Mentoring Minute

October 2026

Diving Into The Details!

Ms. Paula from Frost Bank was back doing what she does best—making financial literacy engaging, practical, and easy to understand!

This session focused on understanding bank statements and navigating the fundamentals of personal banking. Bringing their own bank statements to the session, mentees had the opportunity to learn firsthand how to track transactions, identify deposits and withdrawals, interpret account balances, and understand routing numbers and their purpose. By working with real-world banking documents, our young men gained practical knowledge they can begin applying to their everyday financial lives.

While these may seem like basic banking concepts, they are important building blocks for developing financial awareness, making informed financial decisions, and establishing responsible money management habits.

And the learning didn't stop with our mentees! Our mentors picked up a few new insights along the way, too. That's the beauty of lifelong learning—there's always something new to discover, regardless of age or experience!

MB2B extends a heartfelt thank-you to Ms. Paula and Frost Bank for their continued partnership and investment in our mentees. Their willingness to share their expertise and make financial education accessible helps us prepare the next generation with practical skills and knowledge that will serve them well into adulthood.

What Is Your Grit Score?

Success is about more than natural ability or talent. It requires perseverance, determination, resilience, and the willingness to keep moving forward when faced with challenges.

During a recent mentoring session, our mentees explored the concept of grit and its role in achieving personal and academic success. They completed a grit assessment to gain insight into their own levels of perseverance, reflected on how they respond to obstacles and setbacks, and participated in interactive exercises focused on breaking larger goals into smaller, manageable steps.

Through these activities, mentees were encouraged to recognize that meaningful progress doesn't happen overnight. It takes consistency, effort, and a commitment to keep working toward a goal, even when the journey becomes difficult.

At MB2B, we believe that developing grit helps equip young men with the mindset and determination to overcome obstacles, embrace challenges, and stay focused on reaching their full potential.

Breast Cancer Awareness!

Breast cancer continues to affect millions of women and families across the United States. Approximately 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. With hundreds of thousands of new diagnoses each year, chances are that someone in our lives—a family member, friend, colleague, or loved one—has been impacted by this disease.

While these statistics are sobering, there is reason for hope. Early detection can make a significant difference in breast cancer outcomes. When breast cancer is identified at its earliest, localized stage, the five-year relative survival rate is greater than 99%.

Advances in screening, early detection, and treatment have improved survival rates, and today, more than 4 million breast cancer survivors are living in the United States.

Breast cancer awareness is about more than recognizing the statistics; it is about taking proactive steps to protect our health. Regular screenings, knowing what is normal for your body, and discussing individual risk factors with a healthcare provider are important parts of early detection.

Become a Board Member!

Mentoring Brother 2 Brother is seeking passionate, committed individuals to join our Board of Directors and help advance our mission of equipping and empowering at-risk male youth through mentoring.

Board members provide strategic leadership, governance, fundraising, financial oversight, and community engagement while serving as ambassadors for MB2B and helping strengthen partnerships that expand our impact.

We welcome individuals from diverse professional backgrounds who can bring valuable skills, perspectives, and connections to our organization.

This is an opportunity to invest in our youth and strengthen families.

Interested in serving? Click the button below to learn more about board roles, expectations, and the application process.

For any inquiries, we encourage you to reach out to Will Pugh at pugh@mb2b.org.

Make A Difference. Become a Mentor.

Mentoring Brother 2 Brother welcomes new mentors year-round. Our flexible mentoring opportunities make it possible for busy individuals to get involved while making a meaningful difference in the life of a young man.

With training, support, and resources, we equip mentors to provide the guidance, encouragement, and positive example that young men need to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

Mentoring is more than giving back—it’s about building relationships, sharing life experiences, and helping shape the future. Your time and presence can help a young man build confidence, develop life skills, and discover his potential.

Become a mentor. Invest in a young man. Make a difference that can last a lifetime.

Click the button below to learn more and get involved.

Support Through Kroger Awards

We’re excited to share an easy way for you to support us! By enrolling in the Kroger Community Rewards program and selecting MB2B as your charity of choice, a portion of your purchases at Kroger will be donated to us.

From your Kroger app, please follow these steps:

1. Click on your profile in the top right-hand corner and select "Payment & Resources".
2. Select "Community Rewards".
3. Search for Mentoring Brother 2 Brother and click "Enroll".