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Mission

The Boyz Are Back Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, faith-based organization serving at-risk youth in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, North Carolina. We are dedicated to facilitating the academic, physical, and spiritual development of youth.

Professional athletes are key players in the organization as they are essential in attracting youth as well as influencing them in a positive manner.

Major issues addressed through our services:

school performance, attendance, and conduct;

criminal behavior;

unhealthy habits;

substance abuse.

We offer positive alternatives to negative influences that include messages from television, the Internet, video games, and music. We take a biblical approach to addressing not only the spiritual but also the academic and physical development of youth.

Our goal is to replace unfavorable outcomes such as:

dropping out of school or doing poorly in school;

committing criminal acts that include violence;

becoming teen-age parents;

engaging in unhealthy lifestyles that result in obesity;

succumbing to drug and/or alcohol abuse

with positive ones:

achieving academic excellence and pursuing meaningful careers;

demonstrating responsible behavior

showing respect for others,

exhibiting good conduct in all situations;

maintaining healthy lifestyles to include proper exercise and nutrition;

making sound choices based on biblical principles.

The key measure of the program’s effectiveness is school success, defined as:

maintaining a “B” average or better;

having regular attendance (95%+);

exhibiting appropriate behavior on and off the field.

Our strategy for reaching youth is two-pronged: build credibility and understanding of The Boyz's purpose through the Education & Sports Clinic in the summer; and offer follow-up mentoring to motivate, encourage, and guide youth during the school year.