History

"Be the man you would like to see...
Be the father you always wanted"

Our organization was founded in 1995 after attending The Million Man March in Washington D.C. and reading the compelling book by Dr. Naim Akbar, "Visions for Black Men". Those who attended the march made a pledge to return to their communities and make a difference.

Growing up without my father, working in public housing and public schools for over 20 years has made me uniquely aware of the obstacles

and challenges many fatherless boys face.

The Rising Son, Inc. Young Men's Development Center is a non-profit organization, established to provide mentors, academic support and guidance for boys ages 6-16. We serve boys from single and two parent households. Our program emphasizes self discipline, character development and academic excellence.

Statistics confirm that in homes where a strong, loving father and mother are present, children are less vulnerable to peer pressure and better prepared to make positive life choices. Responsible fathers provide for, protect and strengthen the economic stablity of the famiy. A stable loving home is an environment where healthy children grow.

For those families where a father is not present, our program provides Mentors to guide young men sucessfully on their "Journey to Manhood". Teaching our sons to be men before they become husbands and husbands before they become fathers, will break the devasting cycle of fatherless families.