My Brother’s Keeper, Inc. is a mentoring program designed to help boys and men to overcome obstacles to become productive members in our community. Mission Statement: Since its founding in 2003 by Harry Sydney as a non-profit 501c3 organization My Brothers Keeper provides Straight Talk - Sound Direction mentoring to thousands of men and boys to help them develop the knowledge and skills to take charge of their lives and make healthy choices. The integrity respect and standards they learn will help them become better individuals family members and valued members of our community. The programs we provide include One-on-One Mentoring Group Forum Sessions AODA Assessments and Job Assistance. All persons are welcome regardless of race creed color or ethnic background. Many of participants in My Brothers Keeper are low-income boys who are having problems or are involved in the criminal justice system. All clients are given the option of paying for the program on a sliding fee scale based on their ability to pay. Over 80% of the individuals that go through the program pay less than the established rate.