Boys With A Purpose

Boys With A Purpose Boys With a Purpose was created to inspire, influence, and empower young men to focus on their life' Mr.

Kenneth Joyner was a 5th grade teacher at Memminger Elementary. He is currently the Founder and director of the nonprofit organization “Boys with a Purpose," designed specifically for young male students in Charleston, South Carolina. The purpose of our organization is to teach young men how to become the best version of themselves by providing them with life skills, character lessons, and a clear

purpose for their lives. Through a partnership with the College of Charleston, the organization meets weekly as an afterschool program. Members are are taught core values of respect, compassion, loyalty, excellence, hard word, resilience in order to discover their full potential, along with discission making skill, empathy and etiquette. Our motto for this group is "look good, feel good, do good."

FRIDAY FLASHBACK: Every handshake, every conversation, every lesson, every suit, every challenge, and every breakthrough...
06/05/2026

FRIDAY FLASHBACK: Every handshake, every conversation, every lesson, every suit, every challenge, and every breakthrough has helped shape young men into leaders.
Growth doesn’t happen overnight, it happens one moment, one choice, and one opportunity at a time. Keep becoming. Keep believing.

CHARACTERThis scholar reminds us that character isn’t built overnight—it’s developed through daily choices. We are proud...
06/01/2026

CHARACTER
This scholar reminds us that character isn’t built overnight—it’s developed through daily choices. We are proud of the way he continues to grow into a young man others can trust.
Principle: Be the same person in every room.

Yesterday, we celebrated our 10th Annual Calling All Fathers Ceremony, and my heart is full.Watching our scholars walk w...
05/31/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated our 10th Annual Calling All Fathers Ceremony, and my heart is full.

Watching our scholars walk with confidence, serve with humility, and lead with character reminded me exactly why Boys With A Purpose exists. They truly embodied our motto:

LOOK GOOD. FEEL GOOD. DO GOOD.

To our parents, thank you for trusting me with your sons and allowing me to walk alongside you in helping shape young men of purpose.

To our teachers, volunteers, mentors, and community supporters, thank you for showing up year after year, pouring your time, wisdom, encouragement, and love into our scholars. This work would not happen without you.

A very special thank you to Dr. Courtney Howard, Dr. Harris, Dr. Freeman, and the entire staff at Memminger Elementary for your continued support, partnership, and belief in this vision over the years. Your investment has helped create moments and memories that our young men will carry for a lifetime.

As Founder and Director, this journey has not always been easy. There have been challenges, sacrifices, long days, and moments that tested my faith and commitment. But there have also been breakthroughs, smiles, transformed lives, relationships built, and moments that reminded me that purpose is always bigger than the struggle.

Ten years later, I am grateful, and the best part is we’re just getting started.

Here’s to the next 20 years of empowering young men, building leaders, strengthening families, and reminding every scholar that they are capable of greatness.

Boys With A Purpose, Changing thinking. Changing lives.

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD, DO GOOD!!! Flashback Friday to the young scholars who continue to represent exce...
05/29/2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD, DO GOOD!!! Flashback Friday to the young scholars who continue to represent excellence.
When you carry yourself with confidence, respect yourself, and move with purpose, great things follow. Proud of every mentee who chose to stand out, level up, and lead the way.

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES: From 5th grade to 8th grade… what a journey to witness. Today we celebrate one of our Boys With A...
05/22/2026

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES: From 5th grade to 8th grade… what a journey to witness. Today we celebrate one of our Boys With A Purpose scholars for not only graduating from 8th grade, but also earning A/B Honor Roll honors!

But what makes us most proud isn’t just the grades, it’s his character, respect, humility, and the young man he continues to become. He represents what Boys With A Purpose is all about: growth, leadership, confidence, and purpose.

Special thanks to his amazing mother and grandmother for the love, guidance, prayers, and sacrifices they have poured into him over the years. It truly takes a village to help shape a young man into greatness.

This is why we do what we do. Helping young men LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD, and DO GOOD while realizing that purpose changes everything. The future is bright, keep going! College of Charleston Memminger Elementary School

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: It’s overwhelming to think that I have been able to mentor so many young men and now many of them are ...
05/22/2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: It’s overwhelming to think that I have been able to mentor so many young men and now many of them are graduating and in college or working! It’s been a gift from God to see this in my lifetime. Do you see anyone you know….

OUR HISTORY MATTERS: Our scholars learned about the incredible legacy of Septima Poinsette Clark, a trailblazer who beli...
05/18/2026

OUR HISTORY MATTERS: Our scholars learned about the incredible legacy of Septima Poinsette Clark, a trailblazer who believed education was the key to freedom, empowerment, and change. Her courage, leadership, and commitment to uplifting others remind us that one person can make a lasting impact on generations. College of Charleston

05/15/2026

GET UP.
Don’t stay down too long or you might miss your second chance.
Too many people get comfortable in pain, stuck in failure, and trapped in old mistakes. But your setback is not your ending.

Your goals are still waiting on you.
Your purpose is still calling you.
Your next chapter is still possible.
Get up, move forward, and go after what still has your name on it.

Flashback Friday!!! Time moves so fast when you’re doing what you love! Take time today to appreciate where you are and ...
05/15/2026

Flashback Friday!!! Time moves so fast when you’re doing what you love! Take time today to appreciate where you are and what you get to do! ❤️

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652 Sienna Way
Summerville, SC
29486

Opening Hours

Wednesday 3pm - 6pm
Thursday 3pm - 6pm
Friday 3pm - 6pm

Telephone

+14439898887

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