Welcome Back, G-Tribe

Welcome to the G-Tribe — our Growth Tribe.
It’s the community of parents, mentors, and young men committed to growing every week through guidance, leadership, and real-life lessons.

G.R.O.W. stands for Guidance Redefines Our Way.
It’s the weekly newsletter from A Few Good MENtors, Inc., created to support boys, families, and mentors with structure, clarity, and consistent direction.

If you’re new, you’re joining a community that believes growth doesn’t happen by accident.
It happens when people show up, stay consistent, and move with purpose.

January also marks National Mentoring Month — a reminder that mentorship changes lives when it’s intentional, consistent, and rooted in trust.

This is the first G.R.O.W. issue of 2026.
And the movement has officially begun.

Growth Spotlight: The Year of Movement and Momentum

Growth Spotlight: The Year of Movement and Momentum

We are stepping into 2026 with clarity.

2026 is the Year of Movement and Momentum.

That means:

• Less waiting

• More doing

• Clear expectations

• Consistent action

Movement is not chaos.
Momentum is not noise.

It’s steady progress built through discipline, structure, and follow-through.

For boys, that looks like:

• Showing up to mentoring sessions

• Building habits

• Learning accountability

For mentors, it means:

• Commitment

• Preparation

• Leading by example

For families and communities, it means:

• Partnership

• Support

• Shared responsibility

This is how growth takes root.

Michael’s Hot Take: “National Mentoring Month Is Not a Slogan — It’s a Responsibility”

January is National Mentoring Month.

That’s not just a calendar designation.
It’s a reminder.

Mentorship works when it’s consistent.
When it’s disciplined.
When it’s treated as a responsibility, not a hobby.

And that’s why this year matters.

2026 isn’t just another year.
It’s a turning point.

For A Few Good MENtors.
For the boys we serve.
For the men guiding them.
For our communities.

We’re raising the bar in 2026.
Not with words — with standards.

We’re raising the bar on:

• Faith

• Discipline

• Health

• Leadership

• Academic strength

• Identity

• Responsibility

That kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident.

It happens when people decide to move.

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

Not drifting.
Not reacting.
Not waiting for the “right time.”

Bring someone with you.

A son.
A nephew.
A friend.
A neighbor.
A coworker.

Mentorship multiplies when it’s shared.

G.R.O.W. will be your weekly guide.
Not hype.
Not fluff.
Real guidance for real life.

And I’ll be right here walking with you.

Let’s build something the next generation can stand on.

Parent Insight of the Week

Ask your son this question this month:
“What does a good mentor look like to you?”

Listen carefully.
That answer tells you more than you think.

Try This With Your Mentee

Have your mentee set one personal goal for January.
Keep it simple.
Achievable.

Share your own goal first.
Momentum starts with an example.

Watch & Learn

A short video on why consistency matters more than intensity.
Watch together.
Talk about what staying committed looks like this year.

Upcoming Events

Coffee with a Mentor

Saturday, January 24, 2026
11 AM – 12 PM
Located at The Culture Cup
8002 Crescent Park Drive
Gainesville, VA

For parents, mentors, and community members.
Learn. Connect. Inspire.
All are welcome.

New Mentor Training Course (NMTC 26-01)

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

Start the year strong.
This training prepares mentors to lead with clarity, structure, and confidence.

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

Join us for the Super Bowl

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

Sponsorship Opportunity

We are seeking sponsors and partners for all 2026 signature events.
If you know a business or organization that invests in boys, families, and mentorship, connect them with us.

Email: [email protected]

That’s it for this week.

This is the Year of Movement and Momentum.
Every step matters.
Thanks for moving with us.