Civic Engagement Committee

Julius Wilson, Chairperson
Oliver Hayden, Vice Chairperson

Through the civic engagement committee, 500 Men is dedicated to improving the quality of life of community residents, by engaging in revitalization and construction programs and facilitating socially conscious activity. Civic Engagement is focused on anti-violence activism and facilitates “Stop the Violence” discussion forums where men and women from communities disproportionately effected by violence come together to discuss the situation & develop solutions that are feasible for the local community leaders to enact.

For more information or to get involved, please email: o[email protected]

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Black Men's Brunch Committee

Cyriac St. Vil, Chairperson
Oliver Hayden, Member

​500 Men Making a Difference Inc. in collaboration with Borough President Eric Adams has developed an initiative called the Black Men’s Brunch.  This brunch brings together a small group of progressive and accomplished black men to meet each other and collaborate on projects that positively effect and enhance our communities. The B.M.B. Committee is responsible for all aspects of preparation, planning and production of the brunch.

For more information or to get involved, please email: [email protected]

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Advisory Board

Barbara  Jean Williams, Chairperson

The Advisory Board assists in the creation, planning and design of the programs of 500 Men. It also aids in creating policies, fulfilling a supportive role in implementing policies and providing direction to the program staff. In addition the Advisory Board provides advice on the strategy and structure of the organization.

​For more information or to get involved, please email: [email protected]

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Major Projects

Mentoring and Leadership Development

Darryl Person, Project Lead

The mentoring and leadership development committee is committed to providing one-on-one and group discussion  focused on personal and professional empowerment, entrepreneurial and career exposure, as well as financial literacy. These conversations will be led by members of the 500 Men Making A Difference network and external partners who are dedicated to shaping the lives of our youth. Each student enrolled in the mentoring program will be challenged and empowered to set goals and lead change within their community.

For more information or to get involved, please email: [email protected]

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 

​George Hutchinson, Project Lead

The American Cancer Society has been saving lives for 100 years. Today, we are supporting The American Cancer Society in its effort to save more than 400 lives a day that would otherwise be lost to cancer. And we won’t stop until we finish the fight. 500 Men Making a Difference leverages the volunteer service of men and women in the New York community to walk in the American Cancer Society’s annual event Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. We are proud to be one of the men’s organizations with a team that walks every year and raises money in support of our sisters, mothers, daughters, aunts, nieces, wives, cousins and friends.

For more information or to get involved, please email: [email protected]

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