 Faith Based mentoring program will hold Introduction / Reception for students and parents on January 25, 2010
Blaze
Mentoring (formally Man 2 Man & Sister 2 Sister) announces a bold
initiative for 2010 to effect the lives of young people (specifically
Teens 12- 17 years of age) in Columbia SC.
Blaze is a uniquely constructed mentoring program. While
there are others available, no other program can duplicate the
curriculum and highlights that Blaze offers. It is designed to utilize
entertainment-based concepts and technology in a small group setting to
connect with male and female students, while simultaneously modeling,
mentoring and motivating them with effective strategies to bring them
to their full and expected potential. Moreover, the founders, Akintunde Warnock,
who is a successful full-time Stand Up Comedian, TV and Screenplay
Writer, currently acting as a creative consultant, writer and producer
for BET Networks' new flagship series,"The Monique Show", and Eunissa Warnock,
a Talent Manager and Agent for Christian Artists, offer participants an
unmatched, fascinating window into the world of entertainment. These
elements have proven effective in capturing the interest and undivided
attention of the participants. The couple has utilized their lifestyle
in entertainment to inspire children to think "Outside of the box" and
make the necessary changes to reach a preferable future. Their rapport
with various entities like BET Networks, TBS Studios, and the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program allows Blaze participants (“Trailblazers”) to experience a world outside of their usual environment in a rare and life-transforming way. A Parent Information meeting will be held on January 25, 2010 at 1234 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia, SC 29210 at 6:30pm.
ABOUT THE FOUNDERS
Like most children in America, Akintunde grew up without a father and Eunissa grew up with divorced parents, sharing her father with his second family. So
they share a passion and sensitivity for the challenges and plights of
youth, and as parents, they understand the mountains and valleys of
parenthood as well. Akintunde and Eunissa
created the Man 2 Man (M2M) & Sister 2 Sister (S2S) male and female
mentoring programs in 2004 as an answer to the call they felt to
mentor, support and help guide the most at-risk youth in their
community. This commitment was taken to new heights after mentoring youth at the SC Department of Juvenile Justice. In 2009, M2M & S2S graduated to Blaze Mentoring. Says Akintunde, “I want these kids to know that their dreams really are possible, but they have to do their part to see them come true.” Akintunde and Eunissa, together, operate the Christian production company, No Joke Entertainment which will release 4 DVD and CD titles to retail outlets through (Blueprint Music / Universal Christian Music Group) in 2010 and have 4 cable network television series in development. In addition to all of this, the couple has 5 children ranging from 7 to 16 years of age.
PARTICIPATING SITES:
- BIBLEWAY CHURCH OF ATLAS ROAD
- BROOKLAND BAPTIST CHURCH
- THE MEETING PLACE CHURCH
- THE ASSIGNMENT AGENCY
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