Young Man With a Plan

We are happy to welcome a new team member T Max Coren into our village! Born and raised in the Boston area, Max has joined YMWAP as Development and Communication Manager. Max is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island's Harrington School of Communications and Media with a degree in Communications and Public Relations with a minor in Business. He has a passion for youth development and communication, with extensive experience in leadership and digital media. Max served as Assistant Director at Camp Hale, where he led recruitment, training, and supervision of staff, ensuring a positive and impactful camp experience for all. His work also included curriculum development, program enhancement, and community outreach to expand the camp’s reach. Max has also worked as a Communications Assistant at MIT Sloan School of Management, where he managed administrative tasks for a communications team, coordinated social media and multimedia content, and supported major project workstreams. His role as a Communications Fellow at the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership allowed him to hone his skills in website design, social media strategy, and public relations. Max brings a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach to all his work, focusing on creativity, communication, and leadership.

Some partnership meetings are just magical ✨ As Gina Dessources Benjamin said, “An organization focusing on holistic development?!” 🙌🏽 Thank you Young Man With a Plan for hosting myself, Gina Dessources Benjamin and Damon Pryor, LMHC, Psy.D 🙏🏽 We appreciate very much the work that you are doing and we look forward to working together 👍

Some partnership meetings are just magical ✨ As Gina Dessources Benjamin said, “An organization focusing on holistic development?!” 🙌🏽 Thank you Young Man With a Plan for hosting myself, Gina Dessources Benjamin and Damon Pryor, LMHC, Psy.D 🙏🏽 We appreciate very much the work that you are doing and we look forward to working together 👍

Thank you CycleBar Assembly Row and TITLE Boxing Club Assembly Row for an exciting collaboration on Saturday, September 21st!! We appreciate the proceeds from this unique event benefiting YMWAP. Leah Geragosian (CycleBar) and Diego Meritus (TITLE) truly created a one-of-a-kind experience 🥊

Join us on Saturday, September 21st at 12pm!! CycleBar Assembly Row and TITLE Boxing Club Assembly Row are teaming up for a one-of-a-kind experience! Join Leah from CycleBar and Diego from TITLE as they host a 30 minute cycle class followed by a 30 minute boxing class. 🥊 All proceeds from this unique event will benefit Young Man with a Plan. Tickets are $30 via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/ewP9zdas

YMWAP is the proud recipient of the Omega Life Members Foundation, Inc. IMPACT Fund's first ever $25,000 grant! Thank you Dr. Michael A. Boykin, Esq., Greg Burnett and the Omega Life Members Foundation, Inc. family for voting YMWAP the organization whose work best exemplifies “Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health in the Black Community.” The Omega Life Membership Foundation, Inc., established in 1984, was chartered to aid organizations involved in charitable, educational, scholastic, and scientific pursuits. Today, there are over 15,000 Life Members, and the program continues to attract more Men of Omega every year. Dr. Michael A. Boykin, Esquire of North Carolina, serves as the 16th Chairman of the Omega Life Membership Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors and Gregory D. Burnett, Sr. of Connecticut, serves as chairman of the IMPACT Fund Committee. The IMPACT Fund is designed as a “donor advised fund” and is the first initiative where OLMF, Inc. Life Members vote to decide which organization will receive the annual $25,000 grant. OLMF, Inc. kicked off its 40th-anniversary celebration in June 2024 and proudly saluted the work of YMWAP. The Omega Life Membership Foundation, Inc. has awarded approximately seven (7) million dollars in community grants, scholarships and Talent Hunt awards over the past 40 years.

We are so proud of our Executive Director Dr. Jay Simpson as he spoke to the Boston Globe Media on how our young men are learning how to build sustainable futures! Refresh Link - To Gain Access 📰 Link: https://lnkd.in/d-taztB6

YMWAP's holistic Summer Program continues to offer young men valuable knowledge and skills for college, career, and life! Here, young men engage in mock interviews following a session on effective communication. Young men also conducted Zoom interviews with adults outside the organization to learn about a wide range of educational and career paths and to gain insight on skills needed for life success.

Young Man with a Plan is excited to welcome Justin S. McAfee to the YMWAP family🙌🏾. Justin has joined YMWAP as a Program Manager, bringing a deep commitment to serving youth and a strong connection to his hometown of Mattapan. Justin was formerly a wellness teacher and basketball coach at Codman Academy. He also worked at Bedford High School as a campus aide and football/basketball coach, demonstrating his dedication to mentoring students through sports and education. In addition to his work in schools, Justin served as a stabilization case manager at Project Place, a nonprofit organization. There, he taught a stabilization class, helping formerly incarcerated individuals and those struggling with addiction to rebuild their lives. 👏🏾 Justin earned his earned his B.S. in Counseling Psychology from Johnson and Wales University in 2017 🎓, where he was also the chapter president of his organization Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Incorporated for three years. Before attending Johnson and Wales, Justin played varsity football and basketball at Becker College, further showcasing his leadership and teamwork skills. 👐🏾

A huge thank you to Corey Yarbrough and the entire team at 826 Boston for being such a valuable addition to Young Man with a Plan’s Summer Program. Crafting a great resume can be quite challenging, and we appreciate you coming in this week to teach our young men how to enhance their resumes and showcase their amazing skills, experiences, and achievements! 📒 🖋 #ItTakesAVillage