Be Present Inc

NATIONAL NETWORK LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - BPI's mission is to build sustainable leadership for social justice. To accomplish this mission, BPI engaged in the following activities that provide people with the skills and insights to become more effective leaders in their families, communities, and other institutions in which they participate: (A) Regional Organizing Core Group (ROCG) Support and Development: BPI supported established ROCGs in NY, GA, CA, and OR to organize in local communities by developing Be Present Support Groups and holding free monthly developer's meetings via Zoom to train people in the BPEM. Approximately 200 people were served during 2024. BPI supported emerging and established ROCGs through telephone and online technical assistance and training on the BPEM. A training was held on September 13-14, 2024, for 17 members of established and emerging ROCGs. (B) Children & Youth Learning & Play Leadership Program (CYLP): The CYLP is a partnership between adults and youth from ages 5 to 18 years old. Approximately 20 youth are members of the Program. They learn leadership skills, receive training in the BPEM, and are skilled trainers and facilitators in the BPEM. They are responsible for developing their own Be Present Support Groups, with the support of their ROCGs. CYLP members are non-voting Youth Advisers on the BPI Board of Directors who are involved in BPI leadership, planning, and program development. In 2024, CYLP met monthly to provide input in Be Present programs and continue their leadership development in the BPEM. Youth trainers provided training in the BPEM and expertise in engaging children, youth, and adults in 2024 programs (described below in section 4c). (C) Black & Female Leadership Team (BFLT): The BFLT is comprised of Black women and girls from established ROCGs in GA and NY. The team meets bi-monthly to plan, design, and facilitate Be Present programs for Black women and girls, including quarterly gatherings and leadership trainings. The team collaborates with the National Network Leadership on all aspects of program implementation. Approximately 10 women are members of the team. (D) Men & Boys Leadership Team (MBLT): The MBLT is comprised of 8 men and boys from established and emerging ROCGs in GA, NY, TX, the San Francisco Bay Area, and OR. The team meets monthly to gain practice in the BPEM, engage in outreach to men and boys to attend Be Present programs, and facilitate annual gatherings. The team collaborates with the National Network Leadership on all aspects of program implementation. (E) National Network Leadership Monthly Meetings: The National Network Leadership is comprised of 20 representatives from each ROCG and the BPI Board of Directors. They convene monthly via Zoom to report on activities in each development area; monitor progress on actualization plans; and share best practices in leadership and fund development.