The Brighter
Future Program
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​BFP engages at-risk and proven risk (court-involved) young men ages 14-24, who are underserved academically, financially, physically/health access and unreached with general mental health support.
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After over 20 years in Boston’s public education system as a teacher and principal, Dr. Rayna B. Minors, Founder and Executive Director of WGM, and Mwalimu Donkor Issa observed significant gaps in support for this vulnerable population. The school day’s rigid structure, driven by Department of Education restrictions and pacing guides aligned with the Common Core, left little room for the intensive intervention students needed in regards to social emotional wellness, conflict resolution and job readiness.
Recognizing this critical gap, Dr. B. and Mwalimu Donkor Issa stepped out on faith to establish WGM and the Brighter Futures Program.
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BFP assists young men by delivering school and community reintegration support, job placement, mental health, group and individual mentoring, academic completion support and navigating neighborhood issues to help them stay on track with behavioral and general life goals. We teach day to day problem solving, financial literacy, fatherhood management, conflict resolution, improving communication, stress relief, accessing and preparing for higher education programs, and other important life management skills.
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The Brighter Futures Program targets Black and Brown youth ages 14 to 24 who are at-risk or court-involved.
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Our approach emphasizes emotional awareness, decision-making, and conflict resolution to help students reengage with school and rebuild strained relationships.
Today, we serve 60 Black and Brown (60% African-American, 30% Latino, 5% Afro-Caribbean, and 5% other) boys and young men ages 14 to 24 who live in the Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Roxbury, Hyde Park, and Dorchester neighborhoods of Boston
