Program Type
Mentoring and career navigation programs
Leadership skills & college/career prep programs
Ages Served:
12-18 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: Lynhurst 7th and 8th Grade Brothers of Another color is a program
that was established within Wayne Township in 2010 in order to promote academic achievement,
healthy relationships, and collaboration amongst African American, Latino, and other under-
served male sub-groups. The program will provide a source of fellowship between African
American, Latino, and other under-served male sub-groups and Wayne Township staff and
community members. This program will also provide a way for students to become a support
system for each other. It will provide positive adult role models for students. The intent is to
prepare these students for college and also to dispel the urban myth that it is “un-cool” to get good
grades and to be considered intelligent. They will also work on recognizing their strengths along
with their weaknesses so they are able to build on both. They are bright students who may need
assistance in reaching their full potential. This program will develop these students academically,
socially, and morally to ensure they are reaching their full potential.
Success Metrics: Student outcomes including academic and discipline data.
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
66
Black or African Americans Annually Served
41%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
50.3%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: Wayne Township Schools, Ben Davis University High
School
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $4,400
Initial Start-Up Cost: $1,000
Contact Information
Organization Name: MSD of Wayne Township
Website: https://district.wayne.k12.in.us/
Respondents Name: Denita Harris
Email: denita.harris@wayne.k12.in.us