About MFK
Our Purpose
Mentoring Families and Kids, Inc, (MFK) is a 501 c3 organization that was founded in 2005. The organization focuses on educational support for under-served students from K-12 by emphasizing parent involvement and increasing exposure to S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math).
Furthermore, we have a passion to help parents meet the needs of children in the educational progression process. We believe that a community/village concept can make a difference in the lives of parents and kids in our community.
S.T.E.M. FOCUSED. SUCCESS DRIVEN.
Our Mission
MFK’s mission is to provide encouragement and educational support programs that engage students and parents in meeting the urgent needs as it pertains to educational advancement and service in the community. In turn, this furthers job growth, which enhances our community and quality of life.
Mentoring Families and Kids - NSBE, Jr. Chapter
In 2005 MFK chartered a city-wide NSBE, Jr. in Jacksonville, FL, currently the only NSBE, Jr. Chapter in the metropolitan area. The National Society of Black Engineers (commonly known as NSBE), founded in 1975, is one of the largest student-run organizations in the US, centered on improving the recruitment and retention of African-American engineering students. NSBE has grown to over 26,000 members worldwide in over 30 countries. NSBE’s mission is “to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”
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NSBE Pre-Collegiate Initiatives include:
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Helping pre-college students develop a positive attitude towards academic excellence
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Encouraging and supporting parental commitment to their children’s education
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Stimulating enthusiasm about engineering and science among pre-college students
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Providing support to students throughout the college application process Increase the number of African-American engineers
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Preparing pre-college students to be positive, contributing future NSBE members
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For information on the national NSBE organization visit nsbe.org.