MEN IMPACT CHANGE 2.0
“It’s Easier to Build a Boy than Repair a Broken Man.”
Purpose | Positive Masculinity | Personal Wellness | Workforce Pathways
Our Mission
Founded in 2014, Men Impact Change (MIC) is a 501(c)(3) multicultural organization confronting the national crisis facing young men (ages 15–25) by building purpose, cultivating positive masculinity, promoting personal wellness, and creating pathways to meaningful careers. We advance this mission through culturally responsive mentorship, workforce development, and strategic partnerships.
Our Vision
Our vision is to cultivate a generation of purpose-driven, future-ready young men grounded in positive masculinity and committed to integrity, transformational impact, and legacy.
Our Approach
- Culturally Responsive Programs
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Entrepreneurial Pathways
- Positive/ Healthy Masculinity
Our Impact
"It's easier to build a boy than repair a broken man."
10 YEARS OF MILESTONES
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS
Equipped hundreds of youth with business skills and entrepreneurial mindset.
DESIGN THINKING WORKSHOPS
Launched during the pandemic to teach creative problem-solving and innovation.
DIGITAL SKILLS & AI WORKSHOPS
Merged entrepreneurship with artificial intelligence and digital skills in 2024.
HONORING 120 MEN OF EXCELLENCE
Recognized 120 influential leaders who model excellence and integrity.
LEADERSHIP RETREATS
Focused on personal growth, identity development, and values-based leadership.
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS INITIATIVES
Promoted emotional well-being, mental resilience, and healthy masculinity.
HONORING 120 MEN OF IMPACT
Recognized 120 influential leaders who demonstrate leadership and positive impact.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS
Equipped hundreds of youth with business skills and entrepreneurial mindset.
DESIGN THINKING WORKSHOPS
Launched during the pandemic to teach creative problem-solving and innovation.
DIGITAL SKILLS & AI WORKSHOPS
Merged entrepreneurship with artificial intelligence and digital skills in 2024.
HONORING 120 MEN OF EXCELLENCE
Recognized 120 influential leaders who model excellence and integrity.
LEADERSHIP RETREATS
Focused on personal growth, identity development, and values-based leadership.
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS INITIATIVES
Promoted emotional well-being, mental resilience, and healthy masculinity.
HONORING 120 MEN OF IMPACT
Recognized 120 influential leaders who demonstrate leadership and positive impact.
In the middle of the global pandemic in 2020, we transitioned our programs online, designed the Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship program and hosted multiple virtual workshops. We offer 6-months internships to young men to help build their skills.
Our Successes
Impacted 1,000 young men through leadership and entrepreneurship workshops. Honored 120 Men of Impact, most of whom come back as M.I.C ambassadors to pass on the baton by: Coaching the younger generation as well as the incoming honorees. They come back as speakers, while some serve as board members/ advisory committee members. We host annual honor ceremonies, attracting a diverse audience of over 300. We have partnered with dynamic leaders like the late congressman Elijah E Cummings, former African Union ambassador, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, former CNN commentator Roland Martin, African legend Prof. Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, just to name a few.
In the middle of the global pandemic in 2020, we transitioned our programs online, designed the Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship program and hosted multiple virtual workshops. We offer 6-months internships to young men to help build their skills.
Meet The Leadership Team
Dr. Bishop James A. Winslow, Jr. joined the Men Impact Change Executive Board in 2018....
Ashish Patel joined the Men Impact Change Executive Board Member in 2024....
Gregory D. Yancey, Esq., is an attorney, minister, author, and
community warrior....
Jerell King is a native of Southeast Washington, D.C., whose journey with Men Impact Change exemplifies....
Eyoueal Endalkachew joined the Junior Board of Men Impact Change in 2025.....
Our Successes
- 1,200+ Young Men Impacted through direct programs, mentorship, and workshops
- 200+ Youth Trained in entrepreneurship, business, and financial literacy
- 10 Leadership Retreats Held focusing on identity, purpose, and values-based leadership
- 120 Men of Impact Honored across business, education, Leadership, and the arts
- 5,000+ Network Connections across corporate, civic, and grassroots partners
- Recognition Across 3 Countries & 10+ Cities—growing MIC into a global movement
Partner With Us. Power the Next Decade of Impact
For over a decade, Men Impact Change has confronted the growing national crisis facing young men. Now, we’re expanding our reach to transform thousands more lives. Our mission: Developing the Whole Young Man – grounded in purpose, positive masculinity, personal wellness, and workforce readiness. We cannot expect emotionally intelligent men if we’re not intentionally building emotionally intelligent boys and young men.
Ways To Get Involved
- Become a Sponsor
- Fund a Scholar or Program
- Join our monthly/ quarterly donors
5-Year Vision
Our vision is to close the skill and knowledge gap and foster the next generation of business leaders, job creators and employers. Our 5 year vision is to build a Men Impact Change Academy – with a focus on financial literacy and entrepreneurship.