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          ABOUT

 

MITM was created and developed to meet the needs of the youth. There was an absence of representation of a voice and presence for those that were crying for help but wasn’t receiving it from those that were given the responsibility to do so. These needs ranged from education, self- identity and knowledge, employment and housing.

We are a 501c3 organization that has partnered with other profit and non-profit organizations to ensure that the voiceless and under-represented youth receive that which is owed to them.

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PURPOSE

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To establish and operate a charitable organization that supports youth development in New York and surrounding areas through leadership, life skills, and character-building programs. The organization will promote values such as responsibility, work ethic, and community involvement; encourage youth participation in service and advocacy; and foster cultural understanding across diverse backgrounds. It will also collaborate with like-minded organizations to amplify impact.

 

Youth Leadership Development:

 

The mission of Man in the Mirror is to expose youth to the broader world around them-one they exist in but often feel excluded from-by encouraging active engagement and inclusion. This is achieved through mentoring and surrogate programs supported by fraternities, sororities, and leadership-focused organizations. These programs emphasize sustained support, with participants encouraged to return and share their experiences, fostering a cycle of mentorship and inspiration.

Violence Prevention

 

A large number of regular program participants are gang-involved youth, both male and female, from communities and schools plagued by violence. The program aims to reduce violent incidents by teaching conflict resolution and critical thinking through interactive activities that bring together opposing groups. Youth participate in shared-interest events where they are expected to leave conflicts behind and embrace a sense of family, with the goal of carrying that mindset beyond the program.

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Preventive efforts include guest speakers who have walked similar paths-both rehabilitated and still in progress-sharing personal stories to inspire and support the youth. Speakers are selected based on the needs of the audience, creating relatable and impactful experiences. A key component is the Youth Awareness Program (YAP) at Sing Sing Prison, where youth spend a day learning firsthand about the consequences of criminal behavior. Unlike school visits to county jails, YAP provides a powerful and lasting reality check that has proven effective in shifting perspectives.

Give us a call:

1-631-748-8190

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SHOW SUPPORT



Come out and support this young brother and team in a wonderful play THIS FRIDAY as guest of MAN IN THE MIRROR . If interested, please inbox me ASAP. Tix are limited.First come...first get!

March 25, 2017

OUR BLOG



Where you can see all of the things we have going on and pics from events.
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March 2017​

STAFF

  • Heath A. Broughton- Founder/COO

  • Janine D. Broughton- CEO

  • Rodney K. Clark- Compliance Coordinator

  • Renita Grimes- Director of Female Development and Planning

  • William Certain- Director of Re-Entry Programming

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Community Advocacy/ Improvement 



The youth who are a part of program have a responsibility to community pride. What this means is that they have to complete a community service project once a year. It has to be approved by the Board of Directors. It doesn’t have to be in the community in which they reside in.
We have participated in the, “Paint Back the Town” in which we went around the towns of Brentwood and Central Islip and painted over residents homes, fences and vandalized property.


We also spearheaded the beautification project which we collaborated with youth from Huntington in giving Wyandanch High School a facelift by planting greenery and fresh paint in the front of the building. This project was highly supported and sponsored by Home Depot, Target, Walmart, local stores, alumni, local politicians and parents.


Students are doing clean up jobs at the homes of the elderly and shut in. The next project is to provide delivery service of groceries to them. Last year, the youth were featured in the local newspaper for cleaning up and planting greenery at the local park in Wyandanch.

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