A young man looks out over a mountain valley at sunrise

MAN Foundation  ·  Est. 2026

Building men of faith, purpose and legacy.

We empower young men to choose and pursue a healthy and meaningful manhood that impacts generations for God.

Who
Young men, 11–13
When
Wednesdays, 1 hour
Where
City Church Academy
Rooted in
Four Pillars

01 Our mission

To help develop strong men who honor God, pursue excellence, lead their families, strengthen their communities, and leave a legacy.

Through faith, discipline, education, and service. We start with men because God did — and when men rise to their calling, generations are impacted.

Our story & philosophy

02 Four Pillars

One man, built whole.

Every meeting, lesson, and experience is structured around four pillars — equipping young men spiritually, physically, intellectually, and relationally.

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God

God is the foundation of everything we do. Before strategy, before programs, before any effort — we begin with faith.

Explore the God pillar
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Strength

Strength is forged through hardship and discipline, and sustained by purpose — resilience, self-control, confidence.

Explore the Strength pillar
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Knowledge

Knowledge is not a destination; it is a discipline. The most dangerous man in the room is the one who never stops learning.

Explore the Knowledge pillar

03 The program

What happens on a Wednesday.

An enrichment program with two channels: weekly mentor-led group meetings, and periodic special events with local partners that expand what young men believe is possible for their lives.

Five young men talking together around an outdoor café table
60

Minutes, weekly

Prayer, scripture, one high of the week, a topic of the week, and a hands-on activity.

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Pillars

Spiritual growth, fitness, financial literacy, nutrition, and personal development.

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Volunteer mentors

Men who model the manhood we promote — consistent, visible examples.

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Grade & beyond

Scholarships for young men who complete the program through twelfth grade.

See the full program

Scripture

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

1 Corinthians 16:13

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Micah 6:8

“Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

1 Corinthians 10:31

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”

Genesis 2:15

“Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness…’”

Genesis 1:26
An open Bible on a wooden table

05 Why we exist

“I want to help bring men back to believing in their God-given identity and importance — to equip and empower them to become strong, courageous, and productive men of God who impact generations.”

Isabel Sobczak — Founder & President Meet our founder

06 Transparency

Where your giving goes.

Every gift is recorded by designation from the moment it is received — and we share regular updates so you can see, in concrete terms, what it makes possible.

01

Foundation Building

Licensing, filings, background checks, hosting.

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Program Support

Materials, notebooks, snacks at gatherings.

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Enrichment

Sporting events, museums, cultural experiences.

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Scholarships

College funding for young men who finish strong.