The Henry Tellis Foundation was founded in October 2012. The founder, also the namesake of the organization, had long envisioned his role in being used to inspire change in the lives of young people through community activism.
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Our Programs
The 1st annual Youth Male Summit in Montgomery, Alabama, will occur on June 16 at Bellingrath Middle School. This event is for boys 10-18 years of age. The vision of the Youth male summit is to engage and prepare youth boys in Montgomery to take pride in their lives and equip them with the tools to succeed in unsuccessful environments. Workshop sessions will consist of various topics. Participants will receive breakfast, lunch, T-shirts, and other takeaway items.
Our Mission
Leading Fatherless Young Men to Know Their Heavenly Father
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Our Goals
The Young Men of Valor Mentoring Program strives to be a source of inspiration and hope for young men that come home every day seeking the presence of a positive male role model. All of the young men we serve are hungry for that relationship. Many of them acknowledge the hunger, while others are in denial. Regardless, we refuse to allow any of them to die of starvation. It is our goal to:
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Encourage them to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
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Provide a safe and encouraging environment for growth in the communities where they live and attend school
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Encourage them to have a healthy lifestyle and to practice sexual purity
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Equip them with a biblical foundation and practical methods to overcome daily battles
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Encourage them to set and achieve personal goals in academics
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Prepare them for college, employment, and careers
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Expose them to successful Christian men in social, corporate, political, academic, and religious fields
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Provide them with positive male mentors
Camp
P.R.I.D.E
Personal Responsibility In Delivering Excellence
Camp P.R.I.D.E is a camp designed to encourage young people of Montgomery and surrounding areas to take a personal assessment of their lives and to allow them the opportunity to understand how important character and physical health are to their success. Camp P.R.I.D.E plant seeds of hope and equip the participants with the tools that are essential in striving for excellence by offering teamwork, goal setting, and various relay competitions. The camp allows the participants the opportunity to spend time with local mentors, college athletes, high school coaches, college coaches, and professional athletes while offering a memorable learning experience.
