55%
Of youth with mentors are more likely to go to college.
71%
High school dropouts typically come from homes without male role models.
64%
Boys are suspended and disciplined higher than girls.
$2,000
Less spent per student in high-poverty school districts.
Forging Character. Building Brotherhood
At The Iron Brotherhood INC., our values define who we are and guide every decision we make. They are the standard by which we conduct our program, build relationships, and measure our success in service of the brothers we mentor.
Character is shaped by the men a boy looks up to. Brotherhood is built by the ones who stand beside him. We give every young man both, and we measure our success by the men they become.
The Iron Code
Integrity
Holding ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards, ensuring that our actions align with our words in every interaction with our brothers, their families, our staff, and the communities we serve.
Commitment
Approaching every mentorship relationship with diligence and follow through on our obligations, recognizing that our long-term impact depends on the trust we build.
Safety
We prioritize the physical, emotional, and psychological safety of every brother in our program above all else.
Excellence
Committed to continuous improvement, rigorous standards, and thoughtful execution, ensuring that our program reflects the professionalism.
Our Partners
No Young Man Should Wait
Every dollar invested in quality mentoring returns about $3 to the community, showing up in stronger attendance, healthier choices, and young men who grow into leaders.
At Iron Brothers, your gift goes to work right away, funding mentor recruitment and training, youth programming, and the resources that keep boys and mentors connected. Mentoring one young person costs about $1,700 a year, and every donation brings a boy one step closer to a mentor who shows up for him. Help us grow so every young man has someone who believes in him.