Steps to Success

Steps to Success was launched in October, 2007, by the African American Male Initiative. The program serves second-, third- and fourth- grade African American males of Harlem by providing the following services:

1) A
Life Coach, functioning as a mentor, who inspires boys to have dreams and helps them develop ways to fulfill their goals.

2) A Saturday Academy providing cultural enrichment activities highlighting African American history and traditions.

3)
Academic support, twice a week after school.

4)
Positive Black male volunteers, who are positive role models, staff our volunteer component.

In addition, Life Coaches support each family by helping parents navigate the many daunting challenges involved in raising an African American male.


For more information,
contact us.

Program Staff:
Arkee Hodges, Director of the African American Male Initiative
Roger Ball, Life Coach
Charles Emmanuel, Life Coach
Donald Lanier, Life Coach
Jada Jones, Business Manager


This program is made possible through the generous support of The Charles Hayden Foundation.

For more information please contact

Laura Tomasko: 212.949.4969