100 Black Men Of San Antonio Inc
About 100 Black Men Of San Antonio Inc
At 100 Black Men of San Antonio, the work starts with mentoring, but it does not stop there. Youth can show up for Saturday Mentoring Academy, move into YouthBuild San Antonio, and find support that reaches into education, health and wellness, and workforce development. That matters because the chapter is helping young people in San Antonio and surrounding areas work toward diplomas, credentials, job training, and the kind of follow-through that can change a next step into a real one.
What sets this chapter apart is how directly it connects mentorship to what comes next. Under the motto, “What They See Is What They’ll Be,” its programs pair youth guidance with workforce credentials, scholarships, health education, and sustained support over time.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Mentoring the 100 Way Across a Lifetime
One-to-one and group mentoring relationships that support youth through sustained mentor relationships across school years and beyond.
Saturday Mentoring Academy
Academic support, leadership development, and life skills for middle and high school students across seven partner districts.
YouthBuild San Antonio
A workforce development and pre-apprenticeship program that offers training in construction, healthcare, and information technology, along with high school completion support and follow-up case management.
CyberBuild IT Training
Foundational IT training that introduces young adults to AI, cybersecurity, and technology careers.
Project SOAR
Support for justice-involved youth to re-engage in education, learn about workforce credentials, and work toward independence.
Health & Wellness Leadership Initiative
Health education that addresses HIV and AIDS, heart disease, obesity, healthy eating, and active living.
Nutrition and Physical Activity the 100 Way
A youth program focused on nutrition, fitness, healthy choices, and a youth-driven community project.
Wells Fargo Pathways to Success Program
A multi-phase economic empowerment program that covers orientation, entrepreneurship basics, soft-skills training for workforce readiness, and job shadowing or career day activities.
State Farm Dollars & $ense Youth Investment Program
A youth investment program listed among the chapter’s economic development offerings.
Ally Wallet Wise Financial Literacy Program
A financial literacy program listed among the chapter’s economic development offerings.
San Antonio Municipal Court Truancy Mentoring program
A collaborative mentoring effort with the City of San Antonio that uses the chapter’s mentoring initiatives in an eight- to ten-week class for at-risk youth.
Scholarship Program
Annual scholarship awards for matriculating students attending accredited post-secondary institutions.
Collegiate 100 of St. Philip’s College
A leadership development and mentorship initiative connected to the chapter’s mentoring efforts.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
100 Black Men of San Antonio, Inc. improves quality of life within its communities and enhances educational and economic opportunities for residents of San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Who they serve
Youth and families in San Antonio and surrounding areas, including middle and high school students, opportunity youth ages 16 to 24, adults 18 and over in job training, justice-involved youth, and students seeking mentoring, scholarships, or workforce credentials.
Their impact
- 350+ youth served annually
- 83% earned credentials or graduated
- 60 mentors engaged in youth development
- 85% improved academic or employment outcomes
How your donation helps
- Mentorship, education, and workforce training for youth
- Operating support for the chapter’s programs and services
- Scholarship efforts
- Programmatic initiatives that support youth development
Our story
100 Black Men of San Antonio was chartered in July 1999 in San Antonio as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It began with professional men coming together as mentors and volunteers, pooling their resources and building programs to improve the quality of life for youth and families in the community.
Need help?
How someone in need can access 100 Black Men Of San Antonio Inc’s services.
Families interested in one-on-one mentoring may complete the chapter’s application. YouthBuild San Antonio serves youth ages 16 to 24 and adults 18 and over, with training in construction, healthcare, and information technology, and the program includes educational requirements, identification requirements, and follow-up case management support.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
What They See Is What They’ll Be
YouthBuild San Antonio helped me earn it and showed me I was capable of more.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles 100 Black Men Of San Antonio Inc has shared.
Current needs
- Mentors
- Bookkeeping and back office support
- Program Accountant for YouthBuild San Antonio
- YouthBuild Construction Trainer
Volunteer opportunities
- Become a mentor for a student
- Complete the 100 Black Men of America Online Mentor Training
- Serve on a committee or help with chapter programs
- Share professional experience with youth through mentoring and workforce support
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who can participate in YouthBuild San Antonio?
YouthBuild San Antonio serves youth ages 16 to 24 and adults 18 and over who need job training, along with high school completion and case management support.
What kinds of training does YouthBuild San Antonio provide?
It offers pre-apprenticeship training in construction and training in healthcare and information technology, along with academic support and help toward credentials.
How does the mentoring program work?
Mentoring happens through one-to-one and group relationships, with support that can continue through a school year or longer.
What does the Saturday Mentoring Academy offer?
It gives middle and high school students academic support, leadership development, and life skills.
How can families get involved?
Families interested in one-on-one mentoring can complete the application linked on the chapter’s programs page.
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