MBK Durham works to unleash the power of the Durham community by working together to solve problems for boys and young men of color, at a level to improve real life outcomes. We believe communities are the unit of change to realize improved life outcomes for boys and young men of color. Research shows that collective work of community leaders, members, and public and private agencies pursuing the same goals for boys and young men of color can lead to sustainable, place-based change.

We believe that cross-sector collaborative action is central to how the Durham Community will achieve improved outcomes for boys and young men of color.

Local leaders champion efforts across departments to shift policies and improve outcomes for boys and young men of color.

Nonprofits are healthy and increasing scale of high-quality service offerings directed towards boys and young men of color from cradle to career.

Corporations commit resources to support boys and young men of color and create targeted hiring and retention strategies

Philanthropy commits sustained financial resources to support boys and young men of color.

Residents (e.g., YOUTH) are engaged and commit time and their voices to shape priorities and initiatives

Our Focus Areas

6 milestones
Milestone 1: Entering School Ready to Work
Milestone 2: Reading at Grace Level by 3rd grade
Milestone 3: Graduate from High School
Milestone 4: Complete Postsecondary Education or training
Milestone 5: All youth out of school are employed
Milestone 6: All youth remain safe from Violent Crime
 
 
Our Work Groups and Strategies
• Graduating from High School ready for College and Career
• Successfully Entering the Workforce
• Keeping Kids on Track and Giving Them Second Chances
 
Want to Join the Team?
 
Contact Us
Cory Rawlinson- MBK Program Manager
cwrawlinson@dconc.gov
919.560.9325 - Office
984-209-2732 - Cell
 
Main Office
Community Intervention and Support Services Department
200 East Main Street, 3rd Floor
Durham, North Carolina 27701