Male Involvement & Service
to
Encourage Responsibility
The Breakfast Group adopted The Project MISTER Program™ (Male Involvement & Service To Encourage Responsibility) 30 years ago to provide intervention opportunities between successful African American adult males and “at-risk” African American youth. The program was established in collaboration with Medina Children’s Services (now Amara) during its first 14 years. The Project MISTER™ Program is school-based and operates in Garfield, Franklin, Cleveland, Rainier Beach, and South Lake High Schools. A Breakfast Group sponsored instructor is provided at each school site to teach daily classes based on a curriculum entitled “Life Skills—Education, Employment, Personal Responsibility”, which was developed by The Breakfast Group.
The Approach.
Encouragement.
Project MISTER™ is funded by a grant from the City of Seattle and is centered upon the idea that education is the cornerstone of success.
We believe that with equitable educational opportunities, a person’s life circumstances can be impacted substantially. We have witnessed this success through our Project MISTER™ graduates. Some continue onto four-year Universities, some to vocational and technical schools, others to local community colleges.
Whatever their school of choice, The Breakfast Group is standing by the students as a pillar of support.
Students are held to high standards and expected to be present and to actively participate in the course activities and curriculum. At the end of the year, and upon completion of the Project MISTER™ course, students are invited to attend the annual Tie-One-On Luncheon.
Served High Schools
Breakfast Group members volunteer to conduct sessions once a week during the school year. Members are involved in providing guidance and sharing personal experiences as an example and motivational presence to the youth in the program.
High schools served include: Franklin, Garfield , Rainier, Beach, Cleveland, and South Lake Alternative High School.
Curriculums with a Wide Range of Subjects
The Breakfast Group adopted The Project MISTER Program™ (Male Involvement & Service To Encourage Responsibility) 30 years ago to provide intervention opportunities between successful African American adult males and “at-risk” African American youth. The program was established in collaboration with Medina Children’s Services (now Amara) during its first 14 years. The Project MISTER™ Program is school-based and operates in Garfield, Franklin, Cleveland, Rainier Beach, and South Lake High Schools. A Breakfast Group sponsored instructor is provided at each school site to teach daily classes based on a curriculum entitled “Life Skills—Education, Employment, Personal Responsibility”, which was developed by The Breakfast Group.
PROJECT MISTER ANCILLARY PROGRAMS
Tie-One-On Luncheon
A rite of passage experience that provides networking opportunities for students of color and other at-risk youth. Co-sponsored by Turner Construction and held at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle, over 100 community leaders and corporate representatives commit to helping 75 to 90 high school students to navigate the job market and prepare for college.
As part of the ceremony, students receive a necktie, which is designed by participants in the Project MISTER Program™. Students are encouraged to meet as many mentors as possible and to get business cards and maintain contact for leads on jobs and other assistance.
All Achievers
Awards & Scholarship
The All Achievers Awards/Scholarship Program each year awards scholarships to African-American youth and others at risk who have overcome obstacles and excelled at school and in the community. More than 75 students from the Seattle Public High Schools are recognized each year and more than 20 scholarships are awarded annually to 4-year and 2-year colleges, including technical or trade schools. Scholarships are awarded to graduating Project MISTER™ students as well as students from other high school campuses in Seattle. Scholarships range from $250 for books to over $4,000 for multi-year awards.
Featured Project MISTER™ alumni return each year as college students, college grads, or business owners to mentor and testify to both MISTER™ participants and supporters of the power of MISTER™ path to success.
SPECIAL EVENTS
WITH PROJECT MISTER™
STUDENTS AND
BREAKFAST GROUP MEMBERS
Our Tie Design Contest & Project MISTER™ Community Ties Marketing Program
Our Annual Seattle University Basketball Practice & Pizza with Players
Our Annual University of Washington Basketball Practice & Pizza with Local Community Kids
Our Annual University of Washington Husky Football Lunch & Practice with Players
