CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition in Charlotte is looking for male mentors to help cultivate the next crop of community leaders.

What You Need To Know

  • Seeds for Change wants to add a mentorship feature to its community garden and market

  • Young adults with mentors are more likely to go to college, less likely to use drugs, and more likely to hold leadership positions

  • Seeds For Change sells fresh fruit and vegetables from 9am-12pm at 2157 West Blvd Charlotte, NC; 28208

The Coalition’s “Seeds for Change” community garden and market provides jobs to teenagers, educational opportunities, and fresh food to one of the city's most disadvantaged communities.

Seeds for Change wants to add a mentorship feature.

Young adults with mentors are more likely to go to college, less likely to use drugs, and more likely to hold leadership positions.

“Because what we’re doing is making a difference in the children's lives, which is going to make a difference in all our lives,” organizer Brenda Campbell says.

Anyone hoping to sign up for the male mentorship program can apply here.

Seeds For Change sells fresh fruit and vegetables from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 2157 West Blvd Charlotte N.C. 28208.