We are a non-sectarian, non-partisan, non-profit organization created by men for the specific purpose of providing mentoring for teenage boys in North Carolina aged 12-17 to help guide them through their passage into manhood.
Through our transformative mentoring programs, we are committed to igniting the innate potential of the young men and boys whom we work with by guiding them through life’s challenges and helping them open doors to new possibilities.
By creating a secure and welcoming space where youth can find their voice, build essential skills, pursue their aspirations, and learn to live their lives in a more meaningful and impactful way, we nurture resilient leaders for the future.
Our team of mentors and facilitators create a safe and stimulating environment that supports and challenges young men and boys during their transition into adulthood.
With many urban teens living away from their fathers, many fathers failing to see their children after divorce, and millions of children being raised without their biological fathers, young men and boys today are in desperate need of a healthier masculine culture, and positive male role models.
At the same time, teenagers today are exposed to more negative and destructive influences than ever before, including bullying, social isolation, fear of school shootings, and addiction to everything from pornography, drugs, and alcohol, to video games and social media.
With this in mind, through our mentoring programs for young men and boys, we strive to counteract these negative influences by promoting healthy masculinity, providing positive male role models, and supporting young men and boys during their most formative years to become the best they can be.
Build trustworthy and supportive relationships. Show up authentically. Honor your word.
Understand others and accept where they are. Support your community by facing challenges with empathy. Strive to find out what motivates us to do our best and better understand how we can grow together.
Create safe spaces by promising not to share other people’s stories and personal information without their consent.
Continuously look for creative solutions. Encourage and embrace new ideas in order to participate and succeed in an ever-changing world.
See challenges as opportunities. Have courage to speak your truth. Understand everything is solvable with a solution-oriented approach.
Treat everyone with equality and dignity. Show up with integrity. Value diversity in all its forms, including world views, race, and culture.
Stuart is a men’s relationship coach, best-selling author, speaker, and entrepreneur who has worked with boys and men for over 20 years and has also owned and operated a youth education company that has touched the lives of more than 35,000 young people.
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Greg has been in Asheville since 2007 and is passionate about working with youth. He believes in seeing youth thrive and championing them as they pursue their goals.
Brent has taught at universities and craft programs across the country for 26 years, including Penland, Arrowmont, Anderson Ranch, and Peter’s Valley. Since 2007, he’s worked at UNC Asheville as Assistant Professor of Art and Director of Craft Studies.
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Joel recently moved to Asheville and is a new addition to the Journeymen board of directors with much knowledge to share and a passion for seeing young men reach their full potential. Hailing from Wisconsin, Joel has spent 34 years working with community non-profit organizations, helping with fundraising efforts and strengthening their alumni associations.
Kinsman joined Journeymen as a volunteer for our Rites of Passage Adventure Weekend in 2022 and immediately looked for more opportunities to volunteer with our after-school Community Groups and Crafting Passages workshops.
Colin is the owner and president of Colin Newkirk Builder, Inc. Colin has been both a member of our Board of Directors and Board President on multiple occasions, and has consistently staffed our weekend Rites of Passage experiences.
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Mike Healy is the heart-beat and financial manager of the band Papadosio. For the past 18 years, Papadosio has been touring continuously while becoming a hub of community connection and cultural transformation.
Since joining Asheville's ManKind Project men's group in October 2023, and attending regularly ever since, Ben says this group "is the best thing that has ever happened" in his life and has had an enormous impact on his emotional intelligence, communication with his partner, and ability to connect with other men. He wants this for all men and is eager to support men's work for all ages.
Through her boys' involvement with Journeymen, she has become a passionate advocate of the organization. Misty has been a healthcare professional for over 20 years.
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Sam's years of experience are a welcomed addition to the Journeymen Asheville team, bringing with a decade of project management, marketing, development, and wellness experience, as well as a deep commitment to supporting community organizations like our nonprofit.
“I moved to Asheville from Raleigh in the spring of 2021. I’m a singer-songwriter, certified health and life coach, and passionate mentor. I help others bridge the gap between dreams and reality, guiding them toward personal growth and fulfillment."
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