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My Brother's Keeper

“Demography doesn’t determine destiny”

 

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Partners

City of 51±¬ÁĎ, United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region, Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative, FACES, Inc., Hudson Valley Seed, Best Resource Center, Inc., Boys and Girls Club of 51±¬ÁĎ, 51±¬ÁĎ Armory Unity Center, Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange and Sullivan.

National MBK Milestones

At the national level, MBK is focused on ensuring that all children:
1. Enter school ready to learn;
2. Read at grade level by third grade;
3. Graduate from high school ready for college and career;
4. Complete postsecondary education or training;
5. Successfully enter the workforce; and
6. Grow up in safe communities and get a second chance if they make a mistake.

New York State MBK Milestones

In addition to supporting the six milestones set at the national level, New York’s MBK initiative is also committed to:
1. Ensuring equitable access to high quality schools and programs;
2. Expanding prevention, early warning, and intervention services;
3. Using differentiated approaches based on need and culture;
4. Responding to structural and institutional racism;
5. Making comprehensive and coordinated support services widely available; and
6. Engaging families and communities in a trusted and respectful way.

Poem: My Brother's Keeper

Am I my brother’s keeper?
Yes I am
I am his voice when he can not speak
I am his strength when he is weak
Am I my brother’s keeper?
Yes I am
I am his provider when he is in need
I am his arms when he can not reach
Am I my brother’s keeper?
Yes I am
I am his justice when he is wronged
I am his friend when he is alone
Am I my brother’s keeper?
Yes I am
I am his courage when he is afraid
I am his comforter when he is dismayed
Am I my brother’s keeper?
Yes I am
I am his hope when he does not believe
I am his truth when he is deceived
Am I my brother’s keeper
Yes I am
I am his guide when he has gone astray
I am his aide if he needs help along the way
Am I my brother’s keeper
The answer is yes
I am him, I am her
I am my brother’s keeper.
My Brother's Keeper
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