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Issue #115 — December 23, 2025

Welcome Back, G-Tribe

Welcome to the G-Tribe — our GROW-Tribe.
It’s the community of parents, mentors, and young men committed to growing every week through guidance, leadership, and real-life lessons.
If you’re new, you’re part of the family now.

As the year comes to a close, this issue is part reflection and part reset.

Christmas is a season of pause.
A moment to slow down.
To look back.
To give thanks.

But it’s also a moment to look forward.

Because 2026 isn’t just another year on the calendar.
It’s a turning point.

Growth Spotlight: Closing One Chapter, Preparing for the Next

This year, families showed up.
Mentors stepped forward.
Boys leaned in.
Communities trusted us.

That matters.

But reflection without preparation stalls growth.

2026 requires more than good intentions.
It requires movement.

That’s why our focus going forward is clear.

2026 is the Year of Movement and Momentum.

Not rushed.
Not reckless.
Intentional.
Disciplined.
Purpose-driven.

Success Spotlight: What We’re Carrying Forward

As we head into the new year, we’re carrying forward what works:

• Weekly mentoring built on consistency

• Strong values rooted in S.H.I.E.L.D.S.

• Parents as partners, not spectators

• Men who lead by example, not words

• Community trust earned through presence

We’re not starting over.
We’re building forward.

Parent Insight of the Week

Ask your son one simple question this week:
“What do you want to be better at next year?”

Listen.
Encourage.
Don’t overcorrect.

The goal is confidence, not pressure.

Try This With Your Mentee

Have him write down one habit he wants to leave behind in 2025 and one habit he wants to build in 2026.
Share yours too.

Growth starts with honesty.

Michael’s Hot Take: “This Is Where It Changes”

Check out my holiday message.

We are raising the bar on:

• Faith — grounding our actions in purpose

• Discipline — doing what’s required, not what’s convenient

• Health — mental, physical, and emotional

• Leadership — modeled, not announced

• Academic strength — because preparation opens doors

• Identity — knowing who you are and whose you are

• Responsibility — owning your role in the lives you touch

That’s not theory.
That’s work.

And here’s the part I want you to hear clearly as the year ends.

I’m asking you to walk into 2026 with intention.
With purpose.
With clarity.

Upcoming Events

New Mentor Training Course (NMTC 26-01)

January 17, 2026 | 9 AM – 1 PM
Format: Hybrid (Virtual + In-Person)
Who: All new mentors

This training sets the tone for the year.

Register here:
https://afgmentoring.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/mentor-volunteer-form

AFGM Signature Events for 2026

These events mark our year of movement and momentum.

• Boys Becoming Men Youth Summit — April 11, 2026
  Includes dedicated sessions for parents.

• AFGM 5K Run/Walk — June 27, 2026

• AFGM Brotherhood Awards Luncheon — September 12, 2026

• AFGM Annual Gala Celebration — November 7, 2026

We are seeking sponsors and partners for all 2026 events.
Email: [email protected]

Join A Few Good MENtors

• Become a mentor

• Enroll your son as a mentee

• Volunteer at events

• Share G.R.O.W. with one family

Movement starts with a decision.

Merry Christmas from the AFGM family.
We’ll see you in the Year of Movement and Momentum.