I AM A GENTLEMAN INC
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Mission Statement
The mission of I Am A Gentleman, Inc. is to engage, enrich and empower young men for successful careers, healthy lifestyles, marketable skills and well-balanced relationships.
About This Cause
I AM A GENTLEMAN, INC. is revolutionizing the game in a society where young African American men find it difficult to fit in. A dream and a desire to instill a sense of direction, optimism, and purpose in young men, was the beginning of it all. The difficulties these young men faced preparing to graduate from elementary and high school were directly observed by iAAG Founder and Executive Director, Jermaine Lawrence Anderson. They had dreams and aspirations but lacked the practical means to make them come true therefore, with a small group of friends, Jermaine created Project Gentleman - a one-day experience that would offer educational lectures and seminars to African American youth in the Chicagoland region who were preparing for graduation day. During Project Gentleman, youth had the opportunity to open their first bank account, learn how to tie neckties and engage in essential life lessons with an emphasis on the importance of image and grooming. In exchange for successfully navigating the event, the young men received a personal shopping experience in an on-site boutique, where they received business attire, including as a suit, collared shirt, necktie, and dress shoes. The inaugural event was a massive success, and I AM A GENTLEMAN, INC. was born. The nonprofit now provides award-winning, male mentoring and leadership development to thousands of African American males and their families throughout the Chicagoland region. Students who complete the academy promise to alter their outlook on life and acquire priceless teachings based around giving back, taking responsibility, and making life better for others. Many corporations, organizations, corporate professionals and media stakeholders have aligned with I AM A GENTLEMAN, INC. including Boeing, the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Public Schools the Chicago Bulls, The Ford Motor Company, Walmart, HIRE360 and ABC7. The organization is committed to engaging, enriching, and empowering young men for successful careers, healthy lifestyles, marketable skills, and well-balanced relationships.