Our Mission
HYMC Empowerment, Inc. is dedicated to creating a community where we empower young men to reach their full potential — in an effort to help shape the direction of their lives.
The Problem
Many young men in our community miss out on learning critical life skills needed in life to handle emotions, work and finding balance among relationships.
The Solution
HYMC instills a strong sense of ethics, accountability and the need to have a plan. Young men are taught our Core Values, and leave having learned lessons they’ll carry for the rest of their lives.
Changing Lives
We help young men learn how to become men. Every young man will know that if they believe they can become a leader or succeed in business, they can achieve it. Many young men in our community haven’t been taught the life skills necessary for making their dreams and goals a reality. Teaching these skills is what our mentors do for our students.
What People Are Saying
Our goal is to shape young men into men, and make families happy.
HYMC has been a welcomed addition to our intervention programs. Our mentors are great and have established positive relationships with our students and parents. HYMC is impacting student academic performance and student attendance. I appreciate that our mentors provide students with new and different learning experiences that push students to dream big.
Dr. Anthony Robinson, Superintendent of Sikeston Public School DistrictThe HYMC mentoring program has been an extremely positive experience for the young men in our junior high building! The mentors conduct organized lessons, organize field trips, lead summer camps and push into classes.
Mrs. Carla Fee, CJHS PrincipalI can always tell what day it is! It’s HYMC Day at CMS! I observe these young men with collard shirts, ties, and sometimes a full suit. Not only do their clothes speak volumes, but it is also the extra pep of mature confidence seen in their walk. I can always tell what day it is! It’s HYMC Day at CMS!
Mrs. Wigfall, CMS Pupil SupportStudents are engaged, have a desire to want to learn, they sit up a little straighter, and are trying to do better in school. The magic is happening. These students want to do well for their mentors and in turn, want to do well for themselves. It’s all thanks to The Honorable Young Men Club.
Mrs. Diane Meyr, CJHS ELA TeacherSeeing the Mentors makes my heart smile. They always bring a lot positive and motivating energy to their surroundings.
Ms. Pearson, CMS TeacherCommunity Outreach
HYMC is committed to serving our communities and teaching our kids to be servants if they ever want to be leaders.Job Shadowing
We help our kids find their calling in life and also help them gain hands-on experience.Learning Trips
It's crucial our students experience as much as possible in our communities and become familiar with those that lead them.Life Coaching
It's important our kids learn how to develop their personal brand early in life. We teach them the only way to change the world is through discipline and hard work.Meal Etiquette
Engaging with people over beverages and food is a life lesson our kids will use for the rest of their lives. Manners maketh the man.Health Awareness
Learning how to navigate what is a healthy behavior, whether it's food or emotions or physical, is critical knowledge for living a well-lived life.News & Events
Learn more about our events and what we’re doing.
HYMC Supporter: Peter Kinder
December 31, 2019Missouri Legislature black caucus supports HYMC Peter Kinder is promoting the mission of the Honorable Young Men Club. HYMC began in 2016, with its four original co-founders (Kweku Arkorful, Cantrell Andrews, Wyky Jean and Aaron Adeoye). Since 2016, the organization has garnered recognition across the State of Missouri. Another step forward for HYMC occurred with … Read More
Miami Herald Mention
November 5, 2019Mentoring program for boys having success in Cape Girardeau From the Miami Herald article (Associated Press): A program that helps young men reach their full potential is earning accolades from southeast Missouri leaders and members of the Missouri Legislature’s Black Caucus. The Southeast Missourian reports that the Honorable Young Men Club provides mentoring for students … Read More
OUR VISION
We Have a Passion for Success
The mentors want to inspire positive outcomes by providing preparation and creating opportunity, encouraging our young men to seek purpose, as well as help build leaders in their communities.
Give back to your community.
By donating to HYMC Empowerment, Inc., you help to ensure our organization has the resources to continue in our work to provide training and experiences to the students working alongside our mentors.