SUCCESS STORIES
Chance – 14 – Mentee of the Year

Chance is currently a star student at South East Raleigh Magnet High School. He has developed an awesome sense of humble confidence and initiative towards helping others. He currently has taken on several community service projects to include helping at homeless shelters, providing assistance at local farms, and standing in the gaps as a chaperone for the elderly community in assistant living facilities. His goal is to be a famous personal chef and own his own restaurant.

Cartier – 15 – Mentee of the Year

Cartier is a standout student at South East Raleigh Magnet High School. He is not just a great student best also excels at basketball. He thrives off of being a leader, setting trends of excellence among his peers. He believes his greatest attribute is kindness because it costs you nothing but can gain you everything. His goal is to become a surgeon and a clothing mogul. We are proud of you young man!

Tyson – 13 – Mentee of the Year

Tyson is a honor roll student at Daniels Middle School. He is an avid reader and loves to play the trumpet. He has excelled as a servant leader always being the first to take initiative to help other young or old. His kind and loving heart is shown as a volunteer at local food pantries and as a companion at elderly communities. His goal is become a robotics engineer and a stand trumpet musician. We are proud of you young man!

“As far as community mentor programs go, YM4C is leading the way. It is a pleasure to know that YM4C is playing a great role in guiding our young men of today, making tomorrow a better place.”

Tony Godwin

Former Cary Chief of Police

“The YM4C organization is a trail blazer for community efforts through mentor programming. I have had the pristine pleasure of getting to know the leadership team and I look forward to great things from this organization.”

Jacques Gilbert

Mayor of Apex NC

“I have personally witnessed the programming of this organization and their efforts are to be celebrated. YM4C is impacting and guiding the lives of a generation that needs positive examples. YM4C is what this community needs.”

Ann Godwin

Wake County Human Services

“The YM4C Organization is a wonderful initiative in the community. I look forward to working with them in the future. Their efforts are admirable and should be duplicated everywhere. This program deserves our support.”

Jerry Smith

The Light 103.9FM Radio Personality

“YM4C is a blessing to the lives of many children and families. I am proud to be a supporter and would encourage more business owners to sponsor the efforts of this great organization!”

Gary Murray

Owner of Murray’s Tire & Auto Repair

” I have had the pleasure of serving at a few of the YM4C programs and I am impressed with the respect and initiative shown by the young men in this program. The efforts of YM4C should be supported by the community as a whole”

Pastor Mitch Summerfield

Lead Pastor at Word of God Christian Center

“YM4C is what our city needs. We need to get behind organizations like this to help guide and empower our young people. I proudly support their efforts.”

Corey Branch

Raleigh City Councilman - District C

“I have personally experienced the impact that this organization has made on the lives of not just the children involved but the adults that take part in the discussions they facilitate. The YM4C program is setting the tone for community engagement and mentoring collaborative.  YM4C is worthy of our support and recognition within the community and worldwide.”

Tru Pettigrew

Tru Access - Building Bridges

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