THE CHAMPS MALE MENTORING PROGRAM MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN BLACK AND BROWN BOYS AND YOUNG MEN
Vondale Singleton, founder and CEO of CHAMPS Male Mentoring, says without a mentor in his life he wouldn’t be where he is today. Photo provided by Vondale Singleton
say, ‘I see greatness on the inside of you,’” Singleton said.
sense now. Singleton enrolled into Oral Roberts College.
Positive Success, nine years ago.
exposure – and provide opportunities for boys and young men of color to fulfill their dreams and their goals in life.”
are 18- years old.
Singleton believes that mentoring is not a master-student dynamic, but they are teaching each other. Mentorship has changed to include consideration of the climate, the environment, circumstances and situations that not only affect the livelihood of the child in the program but the entire family. After that, mentors are tasked creating a short and longterm plan to help the young person prosper and feel that they have the advocacy empowerment, and resources to become successful.
favorite athlete. So, I become your favorite because you can touch me, you can see me, I’m real,” Singleton said.
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