ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

The Dr. Ernest Everett Just Mentoring Program is designed to expose youth ages 9 - 19 (Grades 4 - 12) to  Social Emotional Learning and Career Exploration.  Youth ages 9 - 13 (Grades 4 - 8)  work in  small groups of five and are  mentored by Omega Men from the Chapter. Youth ages 14 - 18 (Grades 9 - 12) are assigned as peer mentors for the younger groups and offered advanced mentoring by the men. High school youth  are provided community service hours and college scholarships  for their participation.


2024 - 2025 Mentoring Schedule 

  • September 18 - Parent Orientation 6 pm
  • September 21 - EOCHS Football Game (Meet at Robeson Stadium)
  • October 12- Study Skills and Reading Club
  • October 19 -Mayor Ted Green's Say No To Drug Walk/Run (8am Columbian Park, East Orange)
  • November 9  - Conflict Resolution (Police, Girls, Peers)
  • November 23 - Manhood Essentials (Cooking, Chores, Hygiene)
  • December  14 - Bike Giveaway
  • January 11 - Say No To Drugs
  • January 25 - Video Game Tournament
  • February 8 -Black History Event (TBA)
  • February 22 - Self Management Through Yoga
  • March 8 - Self Defense (Boxing and Martial Arts)
  • March 22 - Financial Literacy For Middle School Youth
  • April - 12 Dress For Success and Manhood Etiquette 
  • April 26 - Spring Time Community Service (TBA)
  • May  10 - Mother's Day Breakfast 
  • May 23 - 25 - Boys to Men Retreat
  • June 14 - Father's Day Cookout Award Ceremony

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REGISTER FOR 2024/25 PROGRAM

Managed by the

Greater Essex Community Uplift Foundation

in partnership  with the

East Orange Family Success Center


For More Information Contact

Brother Steven Jean - 973.342.8308

Brother Matt Stevens 973.820.8999 or matt.stevens1@me.com