The MKP Blog
Jim Finley
King Lion Kansas City USA “I create a loving world at peace through nurturing, understanding, growth and service.” Jim Finley has been involved for thirty years in 12-step programs. He meets twice a week and has sponsored 4 individuals. Has spoken at...
Robert Dever
Radiant Raven Kentucky USA “I create a world where my actions match my words, and I realize the impact of my judgments and statements on others.” Robert has been in recovery for fourteen years, which he says started him on a journey towards awareness of...
Larry Cotton
Wolf Dog New England USA “I build bridges from heart to heart through compassionate presence.” Larry Cotton, COO of Jericho Circle Project, brings humility, perseverance, and authenticity to weekly circles and weekend Intensives inside prison. His...
Rick Brown
Dancing Bear with Hawk Vision Metro NY Tri State USA “I create a world of peace, equality, and freedom by modeling a committed dedication of service to others.” Rick’s support for the local community and his commitment and service to the men and women in...
Michael Bonahan
Prince Koa Hawaii USA “I co-create a world where everyone is valued and loved - through mentoring and supporting Rites of Passage.” Since co-founding Boys to Men in Hawaii, Michael has trained nearly 70 mentors, started J-Groups in Hawaii public schools,...
Ron Berezan
White Bear British Columbia Canada “I nurture wild, green communities by releasing the wild within.” Ron is transforming the world through practicing and teaching ways of growing food that are more in keeping with nature’s wild ways. Working both locally...
David Bauerly
Copperhead Central Plains USA “To create a world in which all men know how incredibly magnificent they are through support, coaching, service, and giving of my time.” David is the founding father of MKP in Sioux City, Siouxland and Central Plains. He...
Willie Baronet
Glorious Cheetah South Central USA “I create a safe, vibrant and joyful world by listening, encouraging and modeling fierce self-expression.” Willie has been buying and collecting homeless signs since 1993 as part of a long-term art project titled "We...
ManKind Project USA Honors Men’s Health Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The ManKind Project June 10, 2018 CONTACT: Boysen Hodgson, MKP USA Communications Director, communications@mkpusa.org ManKind Project and the Men's Health Network; Partnering for Men’s Health Men’s Health week is June 10-17, 2018. The ManKind...
Daniel Wirth
Fierce Dog with Eagleman Indiana USA “I create a joyous community through leadership, teaching and honest dialog.” Daniel has worked most of his adult life promoting and implementing humanitarian projects from working with troubled youth to HIV/AIDS...
James Wapotich
Golden Eagle Santa Barbara USA “I create a world of expanding wholeness by letting love flow through me.” James’ work is special because of his relationship to the wilderness, and his connection with core values: a deep mindful Nature Connection, and the...
Gary Waldron
Grey Wolf Northwest USA “I create healing, grace-filled community by being present and compassionate.” Gary lives in an intentional community that provides transitional housing and mentoring for homeless, immigrants, and men who have been released from...
Hugh M. Spalding Jr.
Generous Squirrel Kentucky USA “I Create Heaven on Earth through loving service.” Hugh has volunteered thousands of hours in his local community and has facilitated many individuals to join him in his efforts. He has been an active member of the Unity...
Mike Snider
Powerful Tiger St. Louis USA “I create a world of self-awareness, self-understanding and self-acceptance by working to understand and accept the truth of who I am and challenging others to do the same.” Mike set up a nonprofit organization to raise...
Stergios Skatharoudis
Red Tail Hawk Upstate New York USA “To lead & live a life which raises the spiritual consciousness of humanity by thinking and behaving in ways that exemplify faith, compassion, courage, and loyalty. As a man among men I serve the light.” ...
Jason Schroeder
White Fox United Kingdom & Ireland “As a man amongst men I heal my wounds and let them go. I create a world in every moment of freedom by being present in my open loving heart consciousness” Jason is living his mission through action in the world...
Carl Schaub
Lion - speaks softly with great voice Florida USA “I create a world of safety and opportunity for myself and my daughter by enthusiastically embracing the changes in my life and by sharing the beauty of the world of the intellectually disadvantaged with...
Brian Renard
Playful Lion New England USA “I create a loving world by opening my heart, being authentic and being of service.” Brian had a personal history in an abusive relationship, and in evaluating his mission he had a vision of coordinating a march to draw...
David Piazza
Chestnut Mare with Tiger on Back San Diego USA “I create a world of transformation by having the courage to stand in my truth.” David's life has been characterized by transformation. As a young teenager David helped his friends transform their lives in...
Anonymous Man
Man Among Men Central Great Lakes USA “I create a world of subtle harmony by quietly doing my work.” This award is for the Anonymous Man, the man who acts because it is his mission to act. The man who, when tapped on the shoulder and offered thanks,...
Caleb Milliken
Keeper of Precious Things Hawaii USA “To create a world full of Wonder by inspiring others with my joy and passion.” For leadership in bringing Boys 2 Men to Hawaii and for being instrumental in developing the early outreach programs to garner interest...
Patrick Mathieu
Phoenix Canada East “I create a world of choice and passion by living my life with choice and passion - everyday!” Patrick helps people choose and live the lives they want. Currently he trains and certifies people as life coaches, and produce a weekly...
Jan Lütgen
sanftmütiger kraftvoller Elefant Deutschland Jan is a retired corrections officer who has been part of MKP since 2011. He has labored tirelessly connecting men to men's work. He has faced violence in the workplace, and now spends his time helping men...
Atiba Kwesi
Gentle Moose Philadelphia USA “Create a world of Peace and Joy through Love and Patience!!!” Gentle Moose, a Warrior for Justice and Peace, an Ambassador for the Spirit of Harmonious Cooperation, Kofi Atiba Kwesi. He is Co-founder and former Executive...
Collin Irish
King Black Crow Colorado USA “I create a world in which every boy can face his journey to manhood with a group of mentors that have his back. To do this, I show up, without fail. I lead without prejudice, and I listen without judgment.” In 2003,...
Steve Schauer
Eagle that Soars Metro NY Tri State USA “I create a world of Healing, Love, Safety and Empowerment by acknowledging that we are all one with Source.” Steve has worked tirelessly to build elders into strong vibrant community in Metro NY...
David Hamlow
Velveteen Rabbit with Burning Heart USA • New Mexico “I create a world of hope and abundance by showing up, being authentic, working hard, and risking failure.” David has been of service primarily in his efforts to grow, connect, and support the MKP...
Thomas Griggs
Osprey Flying With Mountain Goat Greater Carolinas USA “I am a Channel for Infinite Compassion and Wisdom to Empower Others to Fulfill Their Deepest Dreams of a Just and Peaceful World.” Professionally, Thomas Griggs is a management consultant, focused...
Chris Framarin
Daddy Duck Alberta Canada “I create a world of play by welcoming the hidden beauty in people.” Chris Framarin is nominated for his ongoing support of youth through coaching hockey. Chris's style of coaching is well recognized amongst the parents. He...
Robert Feagan
Noble Junkyard Dog Toronto Canada “I create a world of passion, clarity and direction by knowing who I am and where I am going.” Robert Feagans a Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Much of his life is about community...
Anthony Dumas
Rhino in the Ruff Los Angeles USA “I bring healing to this world bearing my soul with vulnerability standing righteous and valiant.” Anthony Dumas has been an active volunteer for Special Olympics and has served at both the Southern California 2014...
Dallas Chief Eagle
Cangleska Luta (Red Spotted Hoop) Central Plains USA “I feed my spirit and recognize and unite all the spirits around me.” Dallas has been doing Hoop Dancing for many years. First, he started with his father, Dallas Chief Eagle, Sr. Later, with his son,...
Paul DeMeritt
Caring Lion, Lover Of The Sacred Space Northern California USA “I create a world of love, acceptance and forgiveness by loving, accepting and forgiving others and by encouraging others to do so!” A teacher for over 35 years, Paul completed his NWTA in...
Rex Dabling
True Puma Intermountain USA “I create a world of love and understanding by living love and patience.” Rex Dabling has been leader in the Wasatch front community in many ways. From 2008-2012 he volunteered to coordinate senior high mission trips to...
Terry Cobb
Loving Husky Heartland “I heal the wounded child in other men.” Terry has been a realtor since he was 19. He received the National Community Service award which he won over 8,000 others. A graduate of Leadership Topeka, he mentored students in Junior...
Quandus Burns
Golden Eagle that flies at Sunrise South East “I prepare the world for my children by working with youth and adults to develop ways of healthy communication and positive work towards one love.” Quandus is changing lives through mentoring and teaching...
Richard ‘Breezy’ Brzeski
Tiger Man Wisconsin “As a man among men I create a healing and compassionate world for Veterans and all others through my thoughts, behavior and actions.” Richard “Breezy” Brzeski was discharged from the Army upon his arrival home from Vietnam in January...
Paul Kushner
Dragonfly Canada East “I create a world of loving kindness through acts of humility and by partnering with G-D” Paul is a 2014 Ron Hering recipient from Canada East. Paul has been honored by his community because he fully integrates mission into every...
Mel Claytor
Loving Silver Fox USA • Colorado “I create a world where all people give to others by mentoring and teaching.” Mel Claytor has spent over 3 decades supporting and empowering men and women. Through his work as a Dale Carnegie Instructor, with Marked Men...
Ryan Gatlin
Hunting Jaguar USA • South East “I create a world of unparalleled safety and freedom. By connecting with others and modeling emotional and spiritual growth.” Ryan Gatlin has lead his I-Group to take their synergy, love and knowledge and work with men in...
Bill Glasner
Swallow USA • Upstate New York “To lessen the suffering in the world by contributing as little as possible to the suffering of the world by living my life with gratitude, compassion, and clarity.” In 1963, Bill Glasner walked in Martin Luther King’s...
David Wilson
Courageous Jaguar USA • South Central Area “I create a world of love, compassion and safety by modeling, unconditionally, love and respect for himself and for those in his life.” For the past three years David has been teaching/facilitating domestic...
Gray Henderson
Timberwolf USA • Northwest “I create harmony on earth by respecting all beings.” A retired soil scientist, Gray Henderson volunteers in many ways in his recently adopted community of Sandpoint, Idaho. As a board member and past president of the Bonner...
Archie van Biljon
Wise Giraffe South Africa • Cape Town “To help men develop their authentic selves through the facilitation of local men’s camps.” Archie van Biljon started men’s camps, “Mannekamp” for farmworker men in Ceres, a farming community. Similar to the New...
Alan Fischer
Big Fucking Lion USA • Florida “I create and relate from a solid base of mature self-reliant power, I empower you because I’ve become powerful myself.” Alan is an active member in six I-Groups and co-leads a shadow exploration group in Gainesville. He...
Keys to High School Success
Michael Cahn • Loping Llama JC Dills • Charging Buffalo Aaron Robinson • Standing Bear Tim Birchard • Mountain Lion USA • Durango Community “MKP has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with Colorado School District 9R, and is in official sponsorship...
Sam Lomeli
Gentle Lion USA • South Central Area “To create a world of safety, compassion, and generosity by sharing my gifts and helping others do the same.” Sam is a co-coordinator for the North Texas branch of Texas Ramps (a non-profit group which builds ramps...
Ed Morris
Free Spirited Pegasus USA • Indiana “I create a world of empowered people by motivating, teaching and counseling.” Ed Morris has been a volunteer all his adult life. For vaccinations in central America in the '60's, the HIV/AIDS crisis of the '80s,...
Roy U. Schenk
Laughing Coyote USA • Wisconsin “To enroll people to do what is necessary to create a peaceful world by writing, speaking and living.” Roy Schenk is a scholar who has studied the subtle shame messages that creep into everyday language and has put on...
Tom Beisanz
Soaring Sea Turtle USA • Santa Barbara “I answer my calling to Wholeness, Truth, Love and Service, and trust moment by moment how the Universe unfolds, better than I can imagine.” Tom Beisanz became MisterNumbers at age 62 and is passionate about kids...
Jean-François Picard
Puma Canada East “I create a world of authentic opportunity by my inspiring leadership. ” Around 2008, Jean-François and his wife decided to become a foster family for abandoned kids. They adopted two children – a 6 year old, and a few years later, an...
Triangle “Gatherings of Men”
Dave Davenport • Eagle with Vigilant Bear “I call forth collective fire to co-create communities committed to their purpose.” John Hall • Standing Elk “As an Elder I stand for a strong community of men thru mentoring, service and giving back.” USA • Greater...
David Drysdale
Ox UK Ireland “I create a world of balanced, joyful community by nurturing and gifting the love and magic in my heart.” David Drysdale (July 22, 1965 - July 4, 2016) was a much-loved social entrepreneur who founded Fathers Network Scotland (FNS) in 2008...
Tim Yakaitis
Wandering Peaceful Wolf USA • New England “I create a world of peace and compassion by modeling love and an unbiased attitude towards my fellow man regardless of background.” Tim’s work first became public on social media while telling the story of a...
Mike Chavez
Loving Tiger USA • Philadelphia “I co-create a world of love, peace and freedom through INTEGRITY.” Mike says “How can I call anything I do for the community anything but joyful?! I enjoy going into Kensington (known as the Badlands) and talking to...
Scott Fried
Shark with Black Eye USA • Metro NY Tristate “I create a world of shining brotherhood that is both safe and fair by reaching out to others and reminding them of our oneness.” Scott Fried is an award-winning international public speaker, HIV/AIDS educator...
Jerry Haack
Hawk USA • Central Plains “Enlightening the world thru impact and passion.I am the anvil that knocks em alive!” Jerry Haack is the founding President of the Optimist Club to help mentor over 5000 kids to just say no. He helped start the Drug Court in...
Jerry Kaehr
Snowdove USA • San Diego “I correlate a blessed world with kindness, compassion, forgiveness and patience.” Jerry Kaehr’s mission revolves around his church activities including a weekly men's study group; feeding the homeless, fundraising; mentoring men...
Ted Huffman
Freebird USA • Central Great Lakes “I create a world of unconditional love by modeling its existence.” As Director of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Fire Academy, Ted Huffman has implemented a variety of diversity initiatives, which includes an...
Jim Howard
Seabiscuit the Horse USA • St. Louis “To create a world of hope by coaching and inspiring men to make life giving choices.” For 25 years Jim has stepped forward to lead in this community and MKP. Jim is one of a small group of men that co-founded the...
Freedom Within Prison Project
Marc L’Cluse • Rock Owl Jim Urgo • Flying Dragon Malcolm Dydo • Guru on Wings of Fiery Dog Jay Saber • Compassionate Saber Tooth Tiger Luke Lehman • Playful White Tiger “The mission of Freedom Within Prison Project (FWPP) is dedicated to the inner...
Ronnie Hager
Snow Leopard on High USA • Kentucky “I co-create a just and peaceful world by having courage and giving.” Inspired by MKP, in 2014 Ronnie Hager connected with Louisville Catholic Charities Human Trafficking Program and offered to raise funds for direct...
Tom Gibbons
Courageous Tiger USA • Arizona “I uplift my world by connecting with, supporting the gold and accepting all that is.” As a result of Tom’s passion for community and for working with kids, he found the Tucson-based Desert Men's Council (DMC). DMC is...
Craig Lipman
Sensing Owl USA • Philadelphia “I Co-Create an extraordinary world by embracing TATAS™” A Man among Men of Service. Despite his preference of anonymity, he is known throughout the MKP Philly community for countless acts of generosity. He inspires joy,...