Local Faith Base Organization Continues Its Mission Of Making A Difference In Young Boys Life’s Through Mentorship Program And Family Activities
Concerned Christian Men Organization, Holds A Breakfast Gathering Monthly Featuring Local Notable Speakers
The Young Men attending the faith based, non profit orgainzation program are able to receive skills that would prepare them for manhood. photo provided by Ernst LaMothe
“This organization has meant so much to me as it prepared me to be a man of character and excellence,” said West, executive director for Concerned Christian Men.
Concerned Christian Men will host a Family Day from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 24 at its headquarters, 901 E. 95th Street, in Chicago. The event features board and video games, Instagram Reel competition, virtual games, basketball and fitness challenges along with information about the organization. It’s an event the organization views as important in the light of violence and division that has hit the city this summer.
“Even though we focus on mentoring and helping young boys and men, we believed it was important to have an event that brings the community and families together,” said Ernst Lamothe Jr, program manager for Concerned Christian Men.
An added bonus is that young men from third grade through high school will be rewarded for academic excellence when they bring their report cards. The organization will pay elementary and middle school students $1 for every A and $2 for every A in science and math. High school men will earn $5 for every A. Students must not have any D's or F’s to receive the payment. Families must sign up through the Eventbrite link to register for the event and the Pay for A program.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-game-and-activity-day-tickets-162603372063
“Our family fun festival encourages families to come together in a safe space and enjoy one another,” said West. “We will have giveaways and rewards for the young men of our program as well as fun games and athletic activities for the whole family. We hope that you will come and join us.”
Since its establishment in 1996, Concerned Christian Men has successfully promoted and committed themself to establishing leaders among tens of thousands of young men on the southside of Chicago. George D. Glenn, who passed away in February, was one of the founding members; growing and shepherding the organization for more than 15 years. The organization focuses on helping boys navigate into manhood learning to keep a strong and steady pace while traversing through difficult times. The Concerned Christian Men’s centerpiece program is its monthly Man-Boy Breakfast during which some of Chicago’s most notable men have participated as speakers. Among them include former 44th United States President Barack Obama, McDonalds USA President Don Thompson, former Bears coach Lovie Smith and other prominent men.
Organization officials want to continue Glenn’s legacy and understand how much more work needs to be done.
“I think the value of the program is that we do teach the word of God and we show the young men love and support,” said Ray Dozier, associate director for Concerned Christian Men. “We show them strong male figures and give them a roadmap on how to be successful. The program is just as relevant today as it was in the past.”
For more information on Concerned Christian Men on how to register for the program or make a donation, email ccmexecdir@gmail.com or call 1-773-675-5992.
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