My Brother's Keeper

The City of Orlando joined the My Brother’s Keeper national initiative in 2014, which aims to improve life outcomes among Orlando’s boys and young men of color by providing strong, lasting opportunities for success.

MBK Orlando aims to improve academic performance, increase employment, and reduce incarceration among the cities most disadvantaged communities.

Partnerships: Orlando Magic, Orange County Public Schools, EA Sports, The Chopra Foundation, local non-profit organizations and community centers.

• Getting a healthy start and entering school ready to learn
• Reading at grade level by third grade
• Graduating from high school ready for college and career
• Completing postsecondary education or training
• Successfully entering the workforce
• Keeping kids on track and giving them second chances

Implementing a 36-week curriculum to:

• provide students a safe space for individual and emotional growth
• engage youth in safe programming to ensure future success
• encourage positive behavior outcomes by promoting service to others
  
  

MBK youth will:

• Improve confidence levels
• Develop a sense of belonging
• Conceptualize their own self-worth
• Attend and participate in mentoring sessions
• Set clear goals for self-improvement
• Improve behavior outcomes during academic year and beyond
• Engage in service to others and their community