Men of Valor
A transformative initiative empowering young men ages 8 to 18 through education, bravery, discipline, and spiritual development centered on Leadership, Academics, and Social Skills.
Learn more1925 Alpha Men of Jacksonville Foundation, Inc.
Developing Leaders. Expanding Opportunity. Strengthening Jacksonville.
A charitable agency building a progressive, innovative community of males in metropolitan Jacksonville dedicated to leadership, brotherhood, academic excellence, economic security, professional success, positive personal health, and social equity.
Leadership
Modeling and developing the ability to guide, influence, and inspire others toward a common good.
Education
Instilling the values of high educational achievement from secondary school through college.
Mentorship
Guiding young men through the Men of Valor Mentoring Program with personal, academic, and social development.
Community Service
Building a progressive, innovative community of males dedicated to service across metropolitan Jacksonville.
Who We Are
Building A Foundation Of Achievement In Jacksonville
The 1925 Alpha Men of Jacksonville Foundation, Inc. is a charitable agency that endeavors to build a progressive and innovative community of males in the Jacksonville, Florida metropolitan area dedicated to modeling and developing: leadership, brotherhood, academic excellence, economic security, professional success, positive personal health, and social equity for its members and community.
The purpose of the Foundation is to promote, support, and instill in youth the values of high educational achievement, leadership, and community service. We provide academic, personal, leadership, and social development to young men in the Metro Jacksonville area through the Men of Valor Mentoring Program, and funding for academic scholarships, oratorical competitions, and other educational and community service initiatives.
Annual Programs & Events
Initiatives That Develop Young Men And Serve Jacksonville
Three cornerstone programs advance our mission of educational achievement, leadership, and community service.
MLK Oratorical Competition
An annual scholarship competition hosted by the Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida, giving high school males a chance to demonstrate their oratorical skills and earn college scholarships.
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Project Alpha
Education, motivation, and skill-building workshops on responsibility, relationships, and teen pregnancy prevention for young males ages 12–15.
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Our Mission
Promote. Support. Instill. The Values Of Achievement, Leadership, And Service.
The Foundation provides academic, personal, leadership, and social development to young men in the Metro Jacksonville area through the Men of Valor Mentoring Program.
The Foundation also provides funding for academic scholarships, oratorical competitions, and other educational and community service initiatives.
Scholarship Spotlight
Ezekiel Bryant High School Recognition
Through the Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College educational initiative established in 1922, young men and women receive information and learn strategies that facilitate success. Statistics prove the value of this extra impetus in making the difference in the success of young people, given that school completion is the single best predictor of future economic success.
Our Impact
Measured In Service, Scholarship, And Opportunity
Figures reflect the Foundation's reported community impact. Verify scope and reporting period directly with the Foundation.
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Annual Programs & Events
20,000+
Community Service Hours
$100,000+
College Scholarships Awarded
Board of Directors
Leadership Guiding The Foundation
The Jacksonville board directs the Foundation's mission of educational achievement, leadership, and community service.
Brother Clarence Wilkerson
Chair
Brother Dr. Bennie Clark
Vice Chair
Brother Tyrail Williams
Secretary
Brother Dr. LeMorris Prier Sr.
CFO
Brother Avery Cohen
Director
Brother Parrie Ahammer
Director
Brother Dr. Etinnie Burnett
Director
Support the Foundation
Make The Choice To Make A Difference
Your tax-deductible support helps us continue our legacy of developing leaders and promoting academic excellence while providing service and advocacy for the Jacksonville community.