MEN IMPACT CHANGE 2.0
“It’s Easier to Build a Boy than Repair a Broken Man.”
Purpose | Positive Masculinity | Workforce Pathways
Our Mission
Inspired by Frederick Douglass’ timeless truth that “it’s easier to build a boy than to repair a broken man,” Men Impact Change (M.I.C.)—founded in 2014—is a multicultural 501(c)(3) nonprofit created in response to the national crisis facing boys and young men. We transform how they discover purpose, build identity, and define manhood through culturally responsive programs and collaborative partnerships that integrate mentorship, entrepreneurship, positive masculinity and workforce readiness. Creating transformational change in their families, schools, and communities.
Our Vision
Our vision is to bridge the gap by raising a future-ready generation of boys and young men — confident in healthy masculinity, equipped to build wealth through entrepreneurship, committed to ending the cycle of fatherlessness, and driven to forge a legacy of transformational change.
Our Impact
"It's easier to build a boy than repair a broken man."
10 YEARS OF MILESTONES
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS
Equipped hundreds of youth with business skills and entrepreneurial mindset.
DESIGN THINKING WORKSHOPS
Launched during the pandemic to teach creative problem-solving and innovation.
DIGITAL SKILLS & AI WORKSHOPS
Merged entrepreneurship with artificial intelligence and digital skills in 2024.
HONORING 120 MEN OF EXCELLENCE
Recognized 120 influential leaders who model excellence and integrity.
LEADERSHIP RETREATS
Focused on personal growth, identity development, and values-based leadership.
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS INITIATIVES
Promoted emotional well-being, mental resilience, and healthy masculinity.
HONORING 120 MEN OF IMPACT
Recognized 120 influential leaders who demonstrate leadership and positive impact.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS
Equipped hundreds of youth with business skills and entrepreneurial mindset.
DESIGN THINKING WORKSHOPS
Launched during the pandemic to teach creative problem-solving and innovation.
DIGITAL SKILLS & AI WORKSHOPS
Merged entrepreneurship with artificial intelligence and digital skills in 2024.
HONORING 120 MEN OF EXCELLENCE
Recognized 120 influential leaders who model excellence and integrity.
LEADERSHIP RETREATS
Focused on personal growth, identity development, and values-based leadership.
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS INITIATIVES
Promoted emotional well-being, mental resilience, and healthy masculinity.
HONORING 120 MEN OF IMPACT
Recognized 120 influential leaders who demonstrate leadership and positive impact.
In the middle of the global pandemic in 2020, we transitioned our programs online, designed the Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship program and hosted multiple virtual workshops. We offer 6-months internships to young men to help build their skills.
Our Successes
Impacted 1,000 young men through leadership and entrepreneurship workshops. Honored 120 Men of Impact, most of whom come back as M.I.C ambassadors to pass on the baton by: Coaching the younger generation as well as the incoming honorees. They come back as speakers, while some serve as board members/ advisory committee members. We host annual honor ceremonies, attracting a diverse audience of over 300. We have partnered with dynamic leaders like the late congressman Elijah E Cummings, former African Union ambassador, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, former CNN commentator Roland Martin, African legend Prof. Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, just to name a few.
In the middle of the global pandemic in 2020, we transitioned our programs online, designed the Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship program and hosted multiple virtual workshops. We offer 6-months internships to young men to help build their skills.
Our Approach
- Culturally Responsive Programs
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Entrepreneurial Pathways
- Positive Masculinity
Our Successes
- 1,200+ Young Men Impacted through direct programs, mentorship, and workshops
- 200+ Youth Trained in entrepreneurship, business, and financial literacy
- 10 Leadership Retreats Held focusing on identity, purpose, and values-based leadership
- 120 Men of Impact Honored across business, education, Leadership, and the arts
- 5,000+ Network Connections across corporate, civic, and grassroots partners
- Recognition Across 3 Countries & 10+ Cities—growing MIC into a global movement
Partner With Us. Power the Next Decade of Impact
For 10 years, we’ve built boys into leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Now, we’re scaling our
mission to reach thousands more.
Ways To Get Involved
- Become a Sponsor
- Fund a Scholar or Program
- Join our monthly/ quarterly donors
Meet The Leadership Team
Bishop James A. Winslow, Jr. joined the Men Impact Change Executive Board in 2018....
Ashish Patel joined the Men Impact Change Executive Advisory Board in 2024....
Mr. Workman Belesse joined the Men Impact Change Advisory Board in 2021.....
Kevin Wayne Johnson is a Men Impact Change Honoree and Executive Advisor....
5-Year Vision
Our vision is to close the skill and knowledge gap and foster the next generation of business leaders, job creators and employers. Our 5 year vision is to build a Men Impact Change Academy – with a focus on financial literacy and entrepreneurship.