Fund MCCT's Youth Academy!

Named for the first Black Sheriff Deputy in Marin County, MCCT’s FLMYA is designed to uplift, transform, and empower our youth by providing healing support, generating safety, confronting and disrupting toxic masculinity, enriching students’ futures through programming otherwise unavailable to them, and creating the next generation of civic-minded leaders. Of the approved activities listed for this application, the FLMYA addresses youth leadership development, youth or community organizing, pupil enrichment, youth life skills development, youth workforce readiness development, and youth mentorship.  

Through a partnership with Tamalpais High School (“THS”), community-based organizations, public service agencies and dedicated volunteers, we provide male students of color in ninth through twelfth grades from marginalized communities in Marin County with weekly training in personal development, civic engagement, leadership development, social justice, community building, health and wellness practices, financial literacy, coding, trauma response, and public safety over the academic year.

Cohorts of 15-20 students meet 1-2 times per week for an hour-long session, utilizing the Men of Honor Curriculum by the One Circle Foundation as well as guest lecturers, health and wellness professionals, field trips, and healing circles to address the program’s focus areas. Every meeting, students are provided with meals or snacks as well as all of the necessary supplies to fully participate in the program. Graduates receive a $200 stipend and graduating seniors also receive a laptop to begin their journey into young adulthood. The first FMLYA launched in Spring 2021.

Any donation amount is greatly appreciated and is an investment in our next generation of civic minded young leaders!