T.R.U.E. Mentor Program

We’re building a better future—one boy at a time. The TRUE mentoring program supports young males who have absent fathers with building confidence, character, and community ties.

Strong
Boys.

Stronger Futures.

Strongest Communities.

Centerboard’s T.R.U.E Mentor program provides BIPOC boys and young men with a special person who will give them the individualized attention necessary to nurture their growth and provide an option for a permanent life connection, circumventing DYS involvement, potential out of home placement, and future system involvement.

In Partnership with Mass Mentoring, the T.R.U.E. Mentor program helps to address the trauma, anger, hurt, and frustrations that our young men feel due to the lack of a father figure in their lives and the challenges they are facing at school and in the community as they face gang violence, substance use, academic challenges, and much more.

Meet the Mentor

Richie Warren Jr was born in and raised in Lynn, Massachusetts, where his passion for community and youth empowerment took root early.

For the past decade, Richie has dedicated his time and energy to mentoring inner-city youth, using basketball as a powerful tool for connection, growth, and inspiration. Through countless hours on and off the court, he has built strong, lasting relationships, guiding young people to see their potential both as athletes and as leaders.

Richie's commitment to uplifting his community continues to be the driving force behind everything he does.

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