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Young Man with a Plan (YMWAP) helps over 375 young Black and Latino men “in the middle” find a place to belong, make academic and social-emotional gains, and access sustainable futures.

06/19/2026

Today is Juneteenth — a day to honor the long, uneven path to freedom in this country, and the communities who carried that history forward.

One Hundred Sixty One years ago, on June 19, 1865, word of freedom finally reached Galveston, Texas — two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, we honor that history and everyone who carried it forward. we hold that history close, our work exists to make sure freedom isn’t just remembered, but expanded — through mentoring, education, and now, a permanent home of our own at 1178 River Street.

At YMWAP, freedom means more than a date on the calendar. It means access. Opportunity. A future young men get to choose for themselves — and a place to build it.

Happy Juneteenth from our YMWAP family, we are wishing our community a meaningful Juneteenth!

06/02/2026

We’re home. 🏠

After five years of renting space at 1178 River Street, YMWAP officially owns our building — and now we’re building everything inside it.

Make Your Mark is our call to the village. Help us raise money to grow our staff, launch new programs, and equip nearly 400 young men with what they need to build real futures.

Every donor gets their name on our giving wall. Permanent. Seen. Part of this.

Link in bio to make yours. 🔗

05/19/2026

This past Saturday, more than 30 Black men — young and seasoned alike — gave their morning to River Street.

No big ask, no hesitation. Just gloves, bags, and a block that deserves to be cared for. Watching generations show up together for the community that shaped so many of us was a reminder of why this work matters.

Thank you to every man who came out. You set an example that our young men won’t forget.

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And tomorrow, we take another step forward. 📍

Join us Monday, May 19th for the ribbon cutting celebration at YMWAP’s new home — 1178 River Street, Hyde Park. This building purchase has been a long time coming, and we’d love to celebrate it with you.

See you there. 🎉

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05/11/2026

This Saturday, we’re taking care of home.

Join Young Man with a Plan for our Spring Community Clean-Up on May 16 from 11 AM – 2 PM at 1178 River Street in Hyde Park. We’ll be outside, side by side, showing love to the block we’re proud to call ours.

Gloves and supplies provided. Just bring yourself.

This is more than a clean-up — it’s a community showing up for itself. We’d love to have you there.

📍 1178 River Street, Hyde Park, MA
📅 Saturday, May 16 | 11 AM – 2 PM

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05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from YMWAP! 🌸 We’ve been waiting to share this clip from our Role of Rigor Fireside Chat. We hear about the incredible impact of moms from our young men every day, and we couldnt let today go by without wishing all the Moms and Mom-figures a happy Mother’s Day!

05/09/2026

This past Wednesday, we hosted our second Networking 101 event with

At Networking 101, our young men practiced the conversations that open doors — introducing themselves, asking the right questions, and connecting with professionals who showed up to invest in their futures.

A special thank you to The Philanthropy Connection and their president, Val, for their collaboration and support in making this evening possible. TPC’s commitment to uplifting nonprofits doing meaningful work in Greater Boston is something we’ve experienced firsthand — and Wednesday night was another reminder of what it looks like when a community of women shows up for young men who are just getting started.

To every volunteer who gave their time and shared their story: thank you. You reminded our guys that those doors aren’t just open — they’re waiting for them.

More to come. 🤝

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05/04/2026

We are thrilled to invite you to a celebration that has been a long time coming!

On Tuesday, May 19th, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, Young Man with a Plan will host our Building Purchase Ribbon Cutting at 1178 River Street in Hyde Park — our new permanent home.

This milestone is about more than a building. It’s a testament to what’s possible when a community believes in young men and invests in their futures. We want the people who made this possible — our donors, partners, families, and friends — to be the first to walk through these doors.

Join us for refreshments, a tour of the space, remarks from community leaders, and, of course, a ribbon cutting. Your support brought us here, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

We hope to see you there!

04/15/2026

A weekend away, well earned.

Our seniors headed out of the city to New Hampshire for the Rustic Gatherings retreat — swapping their routines for cooking together, s’mores by the fire, a whirlpool bath, some friendly competition at the pool table, a game of catch, and a movie room full of DVDs.

This is the whole young man. Rest included.

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04/06/2026

A snippet from our event last week.

Boston Prep Theater teacher Mr. Wyatt Jackson led those gathered through the late Rev. Jessie Jackson’s historic maxim.

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