On Wednesday, December 17, volunteers from Heritage Palms met with 20 fifth-grade boys from Pottorf Elementary for the first Boys2Men session of the school year. The session focused on holiday fun and the value of friendship, with students reflecting on their relationships and creating Venn diagrams to illustrate what makes a great friend. The boys also proudly received their Pillars of Integrity T-shirts to wear at school and at home.
The following day, I was pleased to serve as one of the judges at the school’s Inventors Day and to see the creativity and innovative ideas of several Boys2Men participants on display.
We’re excited to share that, thanks to the generosity of HP members, a grant from the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South, and a stipend from Publix, the Boys2Men program is on solid financial footing for the coming year. As we look ahead, we welcome new mentors, volunteers, and community support to help us continue our mission: guiding young men to live by the Six Pillars of Integrity, lead by example, show kindness and respect, support others, and do what’s right – even when it’s hard.
Thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of these young men!
