The YMCA Boys and Young Men of Color (BYMOC) strategy builds on, and invests in, pathways to success to help boys and young men of color reach their full potential.
ENSURING EQUITABLE OUTCOMES
The BYMOC Strategy ensures equitable outcomes for boys and young men of color ages 11-17 by removing systemic barriers, providing relevant services and support systems and creating nurturing environments that promote confidence and growth.
WHAT WE DO
BYMOC is designed for flexible implementation through policies, practices and programs that can be defined by the needs of each community and YMCA, including:
Education
Impact their attitudes toward education
Empower them to believe in their capabilities
Prepare them with the skills to achieve academic success
College & Career Readiness
Create pipelines to connect them with post-secondary education and meaningful jobs
Provide work-based learning experiences, financial education, skills development, career and college planning and resource navigation opportunities
Character Dvelopment
Create experiences and environments that strengthen social-emotional competencies
Support character development across the Y's core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility
Belonging/Community Building
Help them build healthy relationships with peers and adults
Foster their positive cultural- and self-identity
Support opportunities for community connections and civic engagement
Health & Well-Being
Help them develop healthy physical and eating habits
Teach them about lifestyle changes that can prevent chronic conditions in adulthood such as diabetes and heart disease
Combat their experiences with food insecurity
For more information and ways to become involved contact the Program Coordinator, Nicauris Veras-Brito at nveras-brito@newarkymca.org
