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Fourteen Black Men of Glynn, Inc.

Fourteen Black Men of Glynn, Inc. (FBMG, Inc.) was incorporated July 23, 1990. The FBMG, Inc. has tax exemption status under Article 501 (c)(3) IRS. (FBMG,Inc.)

FOUNDATION - The Fourteen Black Men of Glynn, Inc. was incorporated July 23, 1990 and established the Torchbearers' Program as a "pilot" with the motto "Let's Keep the Fire Burning." has tax exemption status under Article 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. For program operations, the "Goal-Model" approach was adopted (incoming population- selected attitudinal and cognitive changes obs

erved and outcome - evaluating and recording results). The program was designed, developed and implemented from 1990 - 1994 to demonstrate a community's response to the growing statistics targets: input - planned educational/cultural activities; output - activity delivery; attitudinal that reflected a disproportionate number of African-American males who represented the highest (proportionally) number of high school dropouts. Just as alarming was the statistics that reflected one our of every four African-American males aged 20-29 were either in prison, on probation or on parole. EXPANDED TORCHBEARERS' PROGRAM - The four-year experience of operating the pilot reassured the FBMG, Inc. of the program's effectiveness. The program was expanded to encompass a broader spectrum of the youth population, still using the "Goal-Model" approach, using a new program focus: Early Intervention and Dropout Prevention. Under the expanded program, the corporation: (1) fulfilled its commitment to the Dream Team; (2) established a partnership with and pledged assistance to College of Coastal Georgia's Minority Outreach Program, an intervention program which challenges under-achieving middle school students and interacts with parents in the educational and personal development of their children; (3) provided volunteers who work with other organizations in youth development programs; and (4) in general, provides adult male presence - so critically absent in the lives of too many youths. Program strategies: (1) SERVE by filling the void of adult male presence at every opportunity; (2) INTERVENE, using a direct approach with parents and promoting more effective involvement in the educational and developmental process of their youth - with a focus on enhancing reading skill; ENCOURAGE parents to become more directly involved with the school system and with each other; and (3) INTERACT in partnership with other organizations as TORCHBEARERS, "carrying messages of enlightenment" to those most at risk of dropping out. In 2004, a CCG on-campus unit of the TORCHBEARERS was established to provide direct support to students enrolled there. MINORITY OUTREACH PROGRAM SUCCESS- The program features a five-week summer session with a heavy immersion of math, language arts and personal development skills. From 1998 to present over 1100 boys have successfully completed the program. The annual cost of the MOP is about $50,000, to which the FBMG, Inc. makes annual contributions. also awards college scholarships, on a competitive basis, to boys who complete the program. Scholarships are awarded to qualifying applicants on a two-semester basis, to boys who complete the program. Scholarships are awarded to qualifying applicants on a two-semester system average. PILOT TORCHBEARS PROGRAM -Twenty-one (21) African-American ninth grade males were selected from a pool of 140, and the became the "Dream Team." The core program included educational, cultural, social and spiritual activities aimed at inducing individual attitudinal and cognitive changes in the areas of education, authority, self-esteem, punctuality, social institutions, citizenship and the community. Fourteen of the 21 boys completed program. Of that number: two enlisted in the armed forces; one became a cadet at the Military Academy at West Point; one received a full athletic scholarship; and the FBMG, Inc. provided ten with tuition scholarships from 1994 - 1998. Six of the fourteen earned bachelors degrees, all are gainfully employed, and none of the 21 have become statistics of the penal system.

02/24/2025

Annual donation to the College of Coastal Georgia. Depicted: Dr. Evans, President, Mr. J. Quinton Staples, Director of MOP, and Mr. Joseph Lanham, Secretary Fourteen Black Men of Glynn.

01/20/2025

Let's celebrate the legacy!

11/11/2024

Thank you for your service!

07/29/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Boys and Girls of Summer participants. Job well done!

05/26/2024

We want to congratulate all graduates at every level. Continue to grow!

04/14/2024

Congratulations! 2006 Boys of Summer graduate, plant a seed, nurture it, and watch it grow.

Anthony Hand — a former Brunswick High basketball player — was nominated by the Atlanta Hawks for their Scholastic Coach of the Year during the Hawks’ final home game against

11/10/2023

Thank you to the men and women who served and their families.

09/14/2023

Parents/Guardians should contact your legislators to express their concerns.

Georgia lawmakers will consider tweaking Georgia's dual enrollment program, which allows 45,000 students to earn college or technical credit.

06/01/2023

The Georgia Student Finance Commission believes every Georgia high school graduate should have the opportunity to attend college. With this initiative, GSFC is developing an academic and financial aid profile for high school students to share important information regarding planning for college and aid available to assist with paying for college.

By 2025 it is projected that over 60% of the jobs in Georgia will require some form of college education. Whether that's a certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree – GSFC is here to help you prepare for college!

05/24/2023

To all 2023 high school and college graduates, we wish you well in your future endeavors and celebrate your accomplishment!

04/14/2023

This Minority Outreach Program focuses on African-American elementary and middle school males and females from Glynn and McIntosh counties. The purpose is to enhance academic skills in reading, writing, and math as well as to empower a belief in their ability to succeed in school and in life. In the early days of the 1990s, the College became concerned that only a small number of African-American males were graduating from local high schools. In an effort to improve the drop-out rate and encourage these young men to attend college, the minority outreach program (commonly known as Boys of Summer) was developed.
Use this link for additional information as well as the online registration form.

Boys of Summer - College of Coastal Georgia

03/19/2023

Open Campus Day
Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM

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3219 College St
Savannah, GA 31404
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Open Campus Day is an opportunity to meet current students, faculty, staff, and the admissions team. Get an up-close look at the University by the Sea and all it has to offer you as a future student.

Open Campus Day is our cornerstone event for high school seniors and transfer students in the college search process. Open Campus Day is an all day, in-person event that includes an academic fair, campus tour, and information sessions about admission and financial aid. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with current students, faculty, and staff, and you'll leave with all of your questions about our application process answered.

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http://14blackmen.wix.com/14blackmenofglynninc

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FOUNDATION - The Fourteen Black Men of Glynn, Inc. (FBMG,Inc.) was incorporated July 23, 1990 and established the Torchbearers' Program as a "pilot" with the motto "Let's Keep the Fire Burning." The FBMG, Inc. has tax exemption status under Article 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. For program operations, the "Goal-Model" approach was adopted (incoming population- selected attitudinal and cognitive changes observed and outcome - evaluating and recording results). The program was designed, developed and implemented from 1990 - 1994 to demonstrate a community's response to the growing statistics targets: input - planned educational/cultural activities; output - activity delivery; attitudinal that reflected a disproportionate number of African-American males who represented the highest (proportionally) number of high school dropouts. Just as alarming was the statistics that reflected one out of every four African-American males aged 20-29 were either in prison, on probation or on parole. EXPANDED TORCHBEARERS' PROGRAM - The four-year experience of operating the pilot reassured the FBMG, Inc. of the program's effectiveness. The program was expanded to encompass a broader spectrum of the youth population, still using the "Goal-Model" approach, using a new program focus: Early Intervention and Dropout Prevention. Under the expanded program, the corporation: (1) fulfilled its commitment to the Dream Team; (2) established a partnership with and pledged assistance to College of Coastal Georgia's Minority Outreach Program, an intervention program which challenges under-achieving middle school students and interacts with parents in the educational and personal development of their children; (3) provided volunteers who work with other organizations in youth development programs; and (4) in general, provides adult male presence - so critically absent in the lives of too many youths. Program strategies: (1) SERVE by filling the void of adult male presence at every opportunity; (2) INTERVENE, using a direct approach with parents and promoting more effective involvement in the educational and developmental process of their youth - with a focus on enhancing reading skill; ENCOURAGE parents to become more directly involved with the school system and with each other; and (3) INTERACT in partnership with other organizations as TORCHBEARERS, "carrying messages of enlightenment" to those most at risk of dropping out. In 2004, a CCG on-campus unit of the TORCHBEARERS was established to provide direct support to students enrolled there. MINORITY OUTREACH PROGRAM SUCCESS- The program features a five-week summer session with a heavy immersion of math, language arts and personal development skills. From 1998 to present over 1100 boys have successfully completed the program. The annual cost of the MOP is about $50,000, to which the FBMG, Inc. makes annual contributions. The FBMG, Inc. also awards college scholarships, on a competitive basis, to boys who complete the program. Scholarships are awarded to qualifying applicants on a two-semester basis, to boys who complete the program. Scholarships are awarded to qualifying applicants on a two-semester system average. PILOT TORCHBEARS PROGRAM -Twenty-one (21) African-American ninth grade males were selected from a pool of 140, and the became the "Dream Team." The core program included educational, cultural, social and spiritual activities aimed at inducing individual attitudinal and cognitive changes in the areas of education, authority, self-esteem, punctuality, social institutions, citizenship and the community. Fourteen of the 21 boys completed program. Of that number: two enlisted in the armed forces; one became a cadet at the Military Academy at West Point; one received a full athletic scholarship; and the FBMG, Inc. provided ten with tuition scholarships from 1994 - 1998. Six of the fourteen earned bachelors degrees, all are gainfully employed, and none of the 21 have become statistics of the penal system.