Blog | M.E.N.

Black History Tribute 2025

by admin | February 22, 2025 | Award, History, Public Speaking, Special Event, Well Dressed | 0 Comments

Judge DortchAwards to Virgil and VirgilAudience Feedback

Wissahickon Park Hike Fall 2024

by admin | November 9, 2024 | Adventure, Fun | 0 Comments

Another MEN adventure in the mountain-like terrain of the Wissahickon Park in Philadelphia. Lots of conversations and laughs between mentors, mentees and some mentees fathers. The Lord was truly with us throughout this entire event.

First Board Meeting Yr24-25

by admin | September 17, 2024 | Meeting | 0 Comments

MEN Kicked off a new year with more mentors and board members. Welcome new board members Dr. Nython Carter and Capt. Cary Robinson. Also welcome new mentor Bronell Chandler.

Poconos 2024

by admin | June 30, 2024 | Retreat | 0 Comments

Great time with our mentees/mentors bonding in the poconos for our annual camping getaway. Ziplining, power swing, and horseback riding were our highlights, along with other activities. It’s a pleasure to inspire the next generation of leaders!

Black History Month

by admin | January 27, 2024 | Event | 0 Comments

Sexual Violence Talk

by admin | November 28, 2023 | Informational | 0 Comments

Men Empowering Nations Mentoring Group welcomed Center for Family Services as they talked about "Sexual Violence" to our boys and parents. Great info!

Community Dinner Fall 2023

by admin | November 14, 2023 | Event | 0 Comments

Senior citizen Thanksgiving Dinner! We always teach our young men the importance of giving back and doing things out of the goodness of your heart! Thanks to our parents for your support and preparing the food!

Lip Sync Battle Fall 2023

by admin | November 10, 2023 | Fun, Fundraiser, Performing | 0 Comments

A great turnout for our lip sync battle. Good soul food, good music and good vibes 1st place- Chris Brown- Look at Me Now 2nd place- Michael Jackson- Billie Jean 3rd place- Aaliyah- One In A Million 4th Place- Anita Baker- Rapture of love

Wissahickon Hike

by admin | October 28, 2023 | Adventure, Fun | 0 Comments

Our young men accepted a hiking challenge that presents a mountain like experience at the Wissahikon Valley Park in Philadelphia, PA. Because our young men followed the right path and instructions, their hiking challenge was a success. Scroll down this page for more...

Using Tools

by admin | October 25, 2023 | Tools | 0 Comments

Men Empowering Nations session was on the use of tools in preparation for building. Men are Builders!!

MJD Trucking Tour

by admin | October 3, 2023 | Business, Entrepreneur, Jobs | 0 Comments

A great time yesterday with our older mentees. We took a tour around MJD Trucking. We had the chance to speak to the owners and see the inside of what the trucking business is like. They were very hands on and inspiring to some of the boys reference owning a business...

Making Good Choices

by admin | August 29, 2023 | Consequences, Good Choices | 0 Comments

STOP. THINK. Make a Good Choice. Chief Anthony K. Butler Jr. of Sicklerville, NJ attended Hampton University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BS). He is currently employed as the Deputy Chief of Detectives with the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice...

Awards Night 2023

by admin | June 13, 2023 | Award, Well Dressed | 0 Comments

An awesome closing awards ceremony for our young men! We have had so many activities this year from variety shows, Community service events and retreats. Thanks to all of the parents who supported us and the community as well. We were able to recognize 27 young men...

Winslow Township School District Award 2023

by admin | June 7, 2023 | Award | 0 Comments

Winslow Township School District Recognized Men Empowering Nations contribution to the community. Earl Davis and John Shaw received the award on behalf of Men Empowering Nations, Sicklerville, NJ.

Poconos 2023

by admin | June 3, 2023 | Adventure, Retreat | 0 Comments

Another successful weekend retreat with our mentees and mentors. It was good to see them bonding through outdoor activities, communication challenges, social and emotional talks. It was awesome see many of them step out of their comfort zones and push in ways they...

Winslow Two Fire Dept

by admin | May 30, 2023 | Public Service | 0 Comments

Thank you Winslow Township Fire Department for a wonderful evening allow our young men a hands on experience to how you respond to assure safety to people within 58 square miles from Gloucester Township to Hammonton. Thank you Captain Dave and your team for sharing...

Mother’s Day Dinner

by admin | May 2, 2023 | Gratitude | 0 Comments

A successful Mother’s Day Dinner in red with mentees, mentors and mothers. It was awesome to hear our young men be open with emotions expressing the love, impact and sacrifices their mothers have made in their lives. Thanks to all who came for the food, fun, and...

Chess

by admin | April 26, 2023 | Concentration, Strategy | 0 Comments

Strategy and focus! Teaching our young men how to play chess!

Lip Sync Battle 2023

by admin | March 24, 2023 | Fun, Fundraiser | 0 Comments

Black History Museum Trip

by admin | February 18, 2023 | Field Trip, History, Special Event | 0 Comments

Men Empowering Nations Mentoring Group and friends enjoyed a Educational trip at the National Museum African-American History Culture

Spelling Bee

by admin | January 31, 2023 | Fun | 0 Comments

Congrats to our spelling bees winners in 4 different categories (elementary, middle school, high school, and adult).

@Pinnacle Parkour Academy

by admin | January 31, 2023 | Adventure, Fun | 0 Comments

Christmas Party

by admin | December 13, 2022 | Event | 0 Comments

Christmas dinner with the Edgewood Acres seniors! Sponsored by the older mentees of M.E.N! Thanks to the parents who helped to support this event by serving and cooking as well! A great success! It’s always good to give back

@empoweringcuts

by admin | November 29, 2022 | Event | 0 Comments

What an honor tonight during our session to have barbers come to our location and give our mentees and mentors FREE haircuts. These barbers donated their free time for our young men. Thanks to Miss Colon and friends from @empoweringcuts who allowed this event to take...

15th Anniversary Gala

by admin | October 28, 2022 | Special Event | 0 Comments

Positive Thinking Produces Positive Results Men Empowering Nations celebrated 15 years of service to the New Jersey and Philadelphia communities. On October 28th we commemorated our staff, mentors, mentees, and alumni. We fellowshiped with food, music, and dancing...

Prosecutors Fun Day

by admin | October 22, 2022 | Fun, Public Service | 0 Comments

CCPO Camden County Community Unity Fun Day, Bike Ride & Walk, Oct. 22, 2022 A great day letting people know who we are, what we offer and catching up with people who know us from the past.

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