C.H.A.M.P.S. Male Mentoring Program is a
Mentor Illinois
Gold Star Award Program based in Chicago, IL and offers a culturally sensitive approach to developing the mindsets of African American and Latino young men. C.H.A.M.P.S. stand for Culturally Helping And Making Positive Success. We focus on the 3E's; Education, Empowerment, and Exposure. We mentor young men ages 12 and up old daily.
MISSION
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THE MISSION OF THE C.H.A.M.P.S. MALE MENTORING PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND EXPOSE AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND LATINO YOUNG MEN BEYOND THE FOUR WALLS OF THE SCHOOL IN ORDER TO HELP THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS AND GOALS.
VISION
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C.H.A.M.P.S. MALE MENTORING PROGRAM ENVISIONS A SAFE-ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERY YOUNG MAN BY DEVELOPING THEIR MINDSETS THROUGH CULTURALLY RELEVANT CONVERSATIONS AND INTERACTIONS THAT WILL HELP THEM DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND HABITS NECESSARY TO NAVIGATE LIFE IN A POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE WAY.