Our Vision
A world where boys and young men embody integrity, act from the heart, and realize their true potential.
Our Mission
To guide boys and young men to define their core values, discover their unique gifts, and thrive through mentorship and transformational experiences.
Journeymen and the Path to Purpose: From Lost Boys to Wholehearted Men
At Journeymen, we are guided by the I-CARE values.
Integrity
We teach boys and young men to align their actions with their values, fostering trust within themselves and their communities. By modeling consistency and honesty, we help them build lives rooted in integrity.
Resilience
We guide boys and young men to face challenges with courage, learn from failure, and stay grounded in the face of adversity. By building resilience, they grow in confidence, adaptability, and inner strength.
Curiosity
We invite boys and young men to stay open, ask meaningful questions, and explore with wonder. By cultivating curiosity, they deepen self-awareness, expand their perspective, and engage more fully with the world around them.
Empathy
We guide boys and young men to listen with care, seek understanding, and consider the perspectives of others. Empathy builds emotional intelligence, strengthens relationships, and cultivates a compassionate approach to life.
Accountability
We teach boys and young men to hold themselves and others accountable with integrity and compassion. By fostering self-awareness and responsibility, we help them build trust, repair harm, and grow as leaders in their communities.
The Lost Boys Crisis: What's at Stake, What's Possible, and What We Do
The Problem.
We’re facing a Lost Boys Crisis.
Boys today are growing up in a confusing and contradictory world. Instead of a clear path to manhood, they’re navigating a maze filled with isolation, addiction, emotional shutdown, and outdated messages about power and identity.
This “Maze of Maleness” leads many boys to disengage, act out, or give up—falling through the cracks of families, schools, and communities. The consequences are devastating:
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Boys die by suicide at nearly 4x the rate of girls
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98% of mass shooters are male
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A single disconnected boy can cost society over $3 million in lifetime losses
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It’s not just a personal crisis. It’s a societal one.
The Desired Outcome.
Wholehearted men, stronger communities.
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We imagine a world where boys grow into men who live with Integrity, Curiosity, Accountability, Resilience, and Empathy—what we call the ICARE values.
Picture this:
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Confused boys becoming confident leaders
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Isolated boys finding belonging
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Screen-bound teens stepping up to serve their communities
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These are not just personality traits—they're the foundation for better fathers, partners, co-workers, and neighbors. When boys thrive, everyone benefits..
Our Solution
From Crisis to Compass: The Path to Purpose​
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At Journeymen, we don’t wait for boys to fall apart. We guide them forward through meaningful rites of passage.
Our programs offer:
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Awareness: Developing inner clarity, social understanding, and future vision
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Belonging: Multigenerational communities where boys feel seen, supported, and safe
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Contribution: Real-world opportunities to lead, serve, and grow
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Boys move from surviving to thriving. They gain mentors, build emotional strength, and earn respect through action—not dominance.
This isn’t an intervention. It’s an initiation.
It’s not just about helping boys—
It’s about transforming our future.