Massachusetts Community Outreach Initiative
We are shifting the narrative from survival to strength, standing alongside men and youth in underserved communities as they build lives of purpose.
Empowering underserved and disenfranchised communities
We help people grow in four areas that carry them through every season of life.
From reentry to early intervention
MCOI was founded in 2009 to walk with men returning home from incarceration. Over time, we saw that the same struggles often begin much earlier, so our work grew to include youth and families.
Today a major focus is bullying among culturally diverse children, where more than 70% report being targeted. We work on resilience, inclusion, leadership and building bridges across communities.
Real stories from the young people we serve
Names are shortened to initials to protect privacy.
Repeated harassment at school led to frequent suspensions. Living through that unfairness sparked a passion for the law and for speaking up for others.
After moving from the city to a small town, this student felt isolated and chose to be alone rather than give up who they were to fit in.
After transferring schools, this student was harassed, disciplined more harshly than others, and finally left the district altogether.
Help us shift the narrative
Your gift supports mentoring for men, anti-bullying work with youth, and stronger families across our communities.
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