Developing Young Men And Serving Jacksonville
Our cornerstone initiatives advance educational achievement, leadership, and community service across metropolitan Jacksonville.
The 1925 Alpha Men of Jacksonville Foundation, Inc. is a charitable agency that endeavors to build a progressive and innovative community of males in the Jacksonville, Florida metropolitan area dedicated to modeling and developing leadership, brotherhood, academic excellence, economic security, professional success, and more.
The purpose of the Foundation is to promote, support, and instill in youth the values of high educational achievement, leadership, and community service. The Foundation provides academic, personal, leadership, and social development to young men in the Metro Jacksonville area through the Men of Valor Mentoring Program.
Men of Valor
Men of Valor mentoring is a transformative initiative designed to empower young men, ages 8 to 18, to embrace a life of excellence. Our mission is to equip them with the principles and values necessary to make impactful decisions, fostering their growth into future leaders. Through a focus on education, bravery, discipline, and spiritual development, we aim to nurture individuals who will be known as Young Men of Valor.
Administered by the Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and hosted by West Jacksonville Church of God in Christ, this program offers monthly growth and development sessions that include food, games, and engaging activities centered around three core principles: Leadership, Academics, and Social Skills.
Program Details
• Who: Males ages 8 to 18
• When: 4th Saturday of each month at 10 AM
• Where: W. Jacksonville Church of God in Christ (3838 Firestone Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210)
MLK Oratorical Competition
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest is an annual scholarship competition hosted by the Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida, is a chance for high school males to demonstrate their oratorical skills in a meaningful way. Participants will engage in a friendly yet competitive environment while discussing the values that our Bro. Dr. King stood for. Beyond the competition, aspiring speakers will have the chance to earn scholarships that can help fund their educational journeys. Join us in celebrating the spirit of mentorship and leadership!
Program Purpose
Part of the fraternity’s broader educational initiatives including the “Go to High School, Go to College” program (established 1922).
• Promotes completion of secondary and collegiate education
• Develops oratorical skills among young men
Community Impact
• Celebrates Black History Month and civil rights legacy
• Provides role models and mentorship opportunities
• Supports college-bound students with financial assistance
• Continues Alpha Phi Alpha’s tradition of educational advocacy
Project Alpha
This collaborative project, which is symbolized by both gender signs side by side, is designed to provide education, motivation, and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases for young males ages 12–15 years.
Sharing Knowledge by combating ignorance and fear with factual information.
Designed to provide young men with current and accurate information about teen pregnancy prevention, Project Alpha™ consists of a series of workshops and informational sessions conducted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity brothers.
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