What ENTIRE Mentoring does

1. Provides positive youth mentorship, Charlton believes young people need men and women who are willing to invest time, share experiences, provide guidance, and sometimes simply show them what positive adulthood looks like.

2. Helping young people develop life skills. The organization addresses practical subjects that young people need but don't always learn in school—such as personal hygiene, responsibility, discipline, goal setting, decision-making, leadership, accountability and preparing for adulthood.

3. Creates conversations between youth, parents and mentors. One example is Queens Raising Kings, which Charlton has hosted to create an open conversation about raising boys into responsible men. The program brings successful men together to share their experiences and engage directly with parents and young people.

4. Supports parents and families. A major part of Charlton's philosophy is that parents shouldn't have to do everything alone. His work recognizes the importance of a community support system around young people, particularly for mothers raising sons.

5. Gives young people positive experiences and exposure. Rather than waiting until a young person gets into serious trouble, Charlton's model is proactive—giving youth mentors, activities, conversations, resources and opportunities that can help them make better decisions before problems escalate.

6. Connects youth to the broader community. Charlton has emphasized that mentoring shouldn't be a one-day event. His goal is to help young people and families develop relationships with people and organizations they can continue to rely on.