Released on = September 11, 2006, 12:23 pm

Press Release Author = Brothers Raising Our Sons

Industry = Non Profit

Press Release Summary = A New Program Helping Single Moms Steer Sons Away From
Trouble, Toward Success in Life

Press Release Body = Today, we'd like to introduce Brothers Raising Our Sons (BROS),
a non-profit organization providing fatherless boys with mentoring, leadership
training, male guidance, life skills, college preparation, and scholarships. Visit
our new website at: www.BrothersRaisingOurSons.org.

The issue being addressed is the cultural state of emergency our country is in.
Biological fathers are absent from ½ of all white households, and ¾ of all Black
households. Studies show that boys have much greater difficulty with life issues
than girls, in general. Fatherless boys struggle the most. As a result, many of
these boys make poor choices and become involved with counterproductive activities
such as crime/violence.

At BROS, our mission is to uplift communities, strengthen families, and restore
lives by: 1. Empowering fatherless boys with guidance and fatherly direction; 2.
Teaching good character, integrity, respect, and responsibility; 3. Steering boys
away from trouble, toward good citizenship; 4. Providing constructive programs and
support services; and 5. Helping boys excel academically and attend college.

We serve male children ages 5-18 years old, with single mothers usually 25-44 years
old. Though the organization is located in Atlanta, GA, its program has national
relevance. With proper funding, BROS will expand service in every city with a high
population of single mothers raising boys.

In our program, each boy is paired with a father figure mentor who becomes one of
his many positive role models at Brothers Raising Our Sons. Mentors conduct
guidance sessions. Mentees are able to discuss issues that may be weighing heavily
upon them. Sometimes mentees just need dedicated time for quality male bonding and
interaction. Either way, boys immensely appreciate the constructive attention. BROS
mentors are family men, specifically identified by the organization to be
upstanding, moral leaders who are also positive role models. Mentors share personal
responsibility for the future success of children he counsels.

Starting January 27, 2007, Brothers Raising Our Sons and the Atlanta Public Library
will partner to present the Father Figure Mentoring and Leadership Summit for Boys
- a monthly series. Seats are limited to first 300.

Presently we are looking for program grants, event sponsorship, and additional
mentors and volunteers.

For more information, please visit our website or call us.

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Web Site = http://www.BrothersRaisingOurSons.org

Contact Details = Contact: Joy Adams
Brothers Raising Our Sons
Phone: (866) 853-8539
www.BrothersRaisingOurSons.org