WE’RE A non-profit organization

The Bankhead Boys Association is dedicated to helping at risk boys, ages 7-18, living in areas of
​concentrated poverty in Atlanta, become successful, independent citizens.
​We accomplish these goals by providing the following:

mentoring

We provide mentors to all boys enrolled in the program
Each mentor works at a one of our corporate sponsors, and volunteers 1-2 hours a week. They provide one-on-one mentoring in a populated workplace environment.  Mentoring is conducted in various areas such as education, health, money, life skills, and social emotional learning. Our mentors our driven by their own passion to help boys in the Atlanta area, and go above and beyond for them.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Social Services and Individual Assistance is provided as necessary.  Staff and Mentors will facilitate assistance in the following areas:
  • Health issues – encouraging doctor and dentist visits, possible transportation to the health provider
  • Teen Employment
  • Juvenile Justice
  • Visits to school administrators and teachers for student educational support

scouting

Bankhead Boys Association is a proud member of the Boys Scouts of America.  
The troop meets weekly and is in accordance with the National Boy Scouts  Association of America guidelines.
Scouting day trips, camping trips,  attendance at summer Boy Scout Camps,
​and other activities are provided.

Statistics of Boys Environment 

• 43% of families live below the poverty level 

• 60% of children come from a single-parent household 

• 32% of children do not finish high school 

• 74% come from an Economically Disadvantaged home (receive government assistance and/or are identified as homeless, unaccompanied youth, foster, or migrant) 

• 22.6% of children are college and/or career ready by the time they graduate high school