Build and Rebuild

06/17/2026

Collaboration Over Competition

What happens when young people learn to build together instead of compete against each other?

Join us for an interactive workshop focused on teamwork, leadership, communication, financial literacy, and real-world problem solving. Hosted by Samuel David from Thinking out loud podcast.

- Food & refreshments provided
- Incentives and rewards
- Free gun lock for every participant

Tuesday June 23, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 Pm & Rebuild | 1751 N. Ash St.

Everybody eats. How you show up determines how much.

YouthLeadership Teamwork CommunityImpact

06/10/2026

📚🥞 Books & Breakfast is back this Saturday, June 13th!

Join us for a morning filled with good food, good books, and great community. This free event is open to all families, a perfect way to spark learning, build connection, and start the weekend with something positive.

Bring the kids, bring a friend, and come enjoy another uplifting Saturday with us! 💛

✨ Join Us for Books & Breakfast ICT this Saturday!✨

We’re giving away 40 Juneteenth Literacy Kits with a free financial literacy book and more! 📚💰

📅 Saturday, June 13th, 2026
📍 1751 N. Ash
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Start your morning with community!

06/08/2026

This Monday and Wednesday at Masters & Mentors, we’re continuing to teach our young men the value of patience, strategy, and critical thinking through the game of chess.

Chess is more than a game, it’s a lesson in decision-making, discipline, and thinking ahead. Every move matters, and the choices we make today can impact the opportunities we have tomorrow.

We’re challenging our young men to slow down, think through their options, and remember:

“Make your next move your best move.”

Build & Rebuild
Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Boys Ages 13–18

We’re looking forward to another evening of growth, leadership, and brotherhood.

06/02/2026

We’re excited to partner with for an impactful summer program created specifically for young men ages 13-18.

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Join us throughout the month of June at Build & Rebuild every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 PM-7:30PM. We are focusing on critical thinking and discipline. ♟️

Orientation is tomorrow, June 3rd at 6:00 PM.

If you have a son, nephew, grandson, or young man in your life who could benefit from positive mentorship and a supportive environment, we encourage you to get them involved.

We’re looking forward to an incredible summer of growth, learning, and brotherhood.

05/08/2026

Week 13 — Protect Your Mind Mondays Graduation

What started as weekly conversations turned into real growth, real brotherhood, and real progress. We’re proud of these young men for showing up, staying committed, and choosing growth every week.

This isn’t the end, it’s the next phase. The work continues.

Special thanks to our Legacy Builders for their commitment and shining their light on these young men and thanks to Chicken N Pickle for helping us celebrate this milestone.

04/29/2026

Week 13
WE MADE IT 13 WEEKS STRAIGHTS!!!

Protect Your Mind Mondays Graduation. This week marked a special moment as we celebrated our young men and all the work they’ve put in over the past weeks. We took time to recognize their growth, their commitment, and the progress they’ve made, both individually and as a group. From meaningful conversations to real-life lessons, this journey has been about more than just showing up, it’s been about growing up.

We’re proud of each and every one of them. And while this chapter comes to a close, we’re even more excited for what’s ahead as we move into the next phase of building with these young men.

The work continues.

Shoutout to Chicken N Pickle for helping us celebrate and create a memorable experience for our young men.

04/17/2026

Week 11 of Protect Your Mind Mondays

This week’s focus was “Writing Your Own Story.”

Our young men were challenged to take ownership of their path, understanding that no matter their past or circumstances, they have the power to shape their future. The message was clear, your story is still being written, and you hold the pen.

A powerful presentation by Cure Violence ICT helped bring this message to life, reinforcing the importance of choices, accountability, and rewriting narratives in a positive direction.

Each week, the growth continues. The mindset is shifting, and the future is being built with intention.

Helping young men protect their minds and prepare for a positive future.

04/07/2026

Weeks 9 & 10 of Protect Your Mind Mondays
The last two sessions were powerful.

In Week 9, we focused on respect and emotional control and understanding how self-respect and managing emotions play a major role in decision-making and how others experience you.

In Week 10, we partnered with Progeny ICT for a dynamic session on leadership and influence, challenging our young men to recognize the impact they have on others and how to lead with intention, not pressure.

Each week, the growth, accountability, and confidence in the room continues to build. These young men are learning not just how to react to life but how to lead through it.
Helping young men protect their minds and prepare for a positive future.

Presented by Protect Your Mind LLC & Build & Rebuild.