Who We Are
Strengthening communities through mentorship, equity, and healthy masculinity.
Mission
Why We Exist
We strengthen our communities by nurturing intentional spaces for boys, men, and masculine-identified folks to practice honest and mindful relationships.
Vision
What We See Ahead
Boys and masculine-identified youth have equitable access to safe, trusted, and healthy adult male/masculine-identified mentors.
Boys to Men Tucson approaches mentorship with humility, recognizing that true transformation requires addressing the systemic inequities and barriers that impact masculine-identified youth, particularly BIPOC youth. We are dedicated to building a future where mental health equity and violence prevention are prioritized.
Looking Forward
The Future We Envision
Masculinity redefined to allow full humanity, free from harmful societal expectations.
Youth with safe, trusted role models fostering resilience, healing, and self-determination.
Systemic oppression, patriarchy, racism, and other power structures dismantled.
Youth from marginalized communities with skills, confidence, and opportunity to shape their futures.
What Guides Us
Our Core Values
Accountability
Cultivating personal and shared accountability, understanding harm's impact and responding through love and healing.
Community
Centering Pima County communities to build strong, interdependent relationships.
Growth
Demonstrating vulnerability in circles and outings, supporting youth through individualized development.
Equity
Acknowledging systemic oppression and actively creating liberatory spaces valuing all individuals.
Healthy Masculinity
Undoing harmful standards around boyhood and manhood, celebrating full humanity.
Fun
Laughter, celebration, storytelling, and play — fostering connection and belonging.
Join Our Community
Community is the foundation of our work. Learn how you can be part of it.