Membership

Your experience can become someone else’s example.

Members come from many occupations and backgrounds, united by a commitment to mentoring youth and serving the community.

Why join

Membership is participation, not a name on a list.

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Mentor

Be a consistent, positive example in the life of a young person.

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Lead

Bring your professional experience and perspective into programs and chapter initiatives.

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Serve

Work alongside other men committed to strengthening Akron and creating opportunity.

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Connect

Build relationships with members across spiritual, public, business and community life.

A 100 Black Men of Akron member named Gary sharing a joyful moment
100 Black Men of Akron members connecting during a community visit
The people behind the mission

Brotherhood strengthens the work.

Members build genuine relationships with one another while serving Akron. That connection keeps mentors engaged, creates shared accountability and gives young people a wider circle of positive examples.

100 Black Men of Akron members gathered for a chapter group portrait
Chapter brotherhoodDifferent backgrounds. One commitment to Akron.
Getting started

From interest to active service.

Membership begins with understanding the mission, considering where your experience can help and connecting with the chapter about the responsibilities of mentoring and service.

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Learn what members do and where your experience can help.

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Review chapter expectations and membership requirements.

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Complete the membership application.

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Connect with the membership committee for next steps.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply for membership.

Questions can be directed to Tony Grimes, Membership Committee Chair.