Close Ties | Nonprofit | Atlanta, Georgia Close Ties Leadership Program HOME ABOUT US OUR TEAM PROGRAMS GET INVOLVED CONTACT DONATE PARENT PORTAL More It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. Frederick Douglass 3000 Black boys in Atlanta39s lowest socioeconomic neighborhoods lack exposure to opportunities which prevents them from reaching their full potential. This void often goes unnoticed until high school when less than 75 of Black males graduate high school and less than 47 of them meet the College Career Readiness requirements The Void includes City Council Districts 1 3 4 10 11 and 12 as outlined by the Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index CCRPI Our Mission The mission of Close Ties Leadership Program is to unlock Black boys39 full potential through early exposure to college and career opportunities inschool mentorship and individualized socialemotional support so that they graduate from high school prepared to lead in the pathways of their choice. Exposure We create a safe environment for Black boys to discover their unique passions and we expose them to college and career opportunities aligned to their passions which leads to broaden perspectives for their futures.