About the Program
The W.Y.S.E. Experience Summer Leadership Intensive serves young men ages 9–18 who are being raised by single mothers. These young men are selected based on leadership potential and the need for structured male mentorship that reinforces the values being taught at home.
Our program provides young men from single-mother households with a safe environment to be heard, a structured space to be challenged, guidance rooted in lived experience, accountability that builds character, and inspiration grounded in love and leadership.
The program is built on proven curriculum and the leadership principles in my award-winning books:
- Do What You’re Supposed to Do So You Can Do What You Wanna Do. And What is it That You Really Wanna Do, Again?
- Why Not Be the One?: The Secret to Building Boys into Strong Men
Your sponsorship funds: curriculum, books, materials, snacks, and the closing ceremony. Sponsors are recognized for their investment in Norfolk’s youth.
Partner With Our Mission to Empower the Next Generation of Strong Men
The W.Y.S.E. Experience Summer Leadership Intensive is dedicated to supporting young men being raised by single mothers.
Founded by Quori Grands, himself, raised primarily by a single mother — this program was created to reinforce households by providing structured male mentorship, leadership development, and practical life tools that prepare young men for adulthood.
Through identity development (self-awareness), emotional intelligence training (social awareness), financial literacy education, conflict resolution skills, and career exposure, we help young men grow into disciplined, purpose-driven leaders.
We are committed to developing young leaders through books, curriculums, mentorship, and community involvement. Your sponsorship helps expand access to transformational resources that build confidence, purpose, and resilience.
Why Your Support Matters
When young men develop discipline, leadership, and purpose; entire communities benefit as a result. Your support helps create future leaders, responsible fathers, and productive members of society who will strengthen families and neighborhoods for generations.
- Your sponsorship directly supports single mothers who are doing their best — and ensures their sons have every tool they need to thrive.
- With your contribution you are assisting the most stretched, under-supported and hardworking demographics in the community — single mothers who are raising boys with no help.
- Your support helps provide young men from single-mother households with structured mentorship, leadership development, and practical life skills that prepare them for adulthood.
- Sponsorship ensures that every young man selected for the program can participate tuition-free, removing financial barriers for families doing their best to succeed.
- Your partnership helps equip young men with tools like financial literacy, emotional intelligence, and conflict-resolution skills that strengthen both their future and the community around them.
- This program gives young men a meaningful way to invest their time during the summer while developing the discipline, mindset, and skills that will guide them into adulthood.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Partner – $6,000
- Logo featured as primary sponsor
- Recognition at all sessions
- Featured on website + social media
- Logo on all printed materials
- Invitation to closing ceremony
- Highlighted in impact recap
- Listed in sponsor “Thank You” message on website
Leadership Partner – $3000
- Logo on program materials
- Recognition at all sessions
- Featured on website + social media
- Invitation to closing ceremony
- Highlighted in impact recap
- Listed in sponsor “Thank You” message on website
“Come-Unity” Partner – $1,500
- Recognition at all sessions
- Featured on website + social media
- Highlighted in impact recap
- Listed in sponsor “Thank You” message on website
Supporting Sponsor – $500
- Featured on website + social media
- Highlighted in impact recap
- Listed in sponsor “Thank You” message on website
A Message from the Founder
My parents divorced and lived in separate states. My father was present during summers, and those moments of male guidance made a lasting impact on my development. I often tell my father how meaningful his presence has been throughout my life. Those moments helped me understand just how valuable positive male guidance can be as boys grow into men.
As a father now, I understand even more how important reinforcement and structured male leadership can be in a young man’s life.
My mother did her absolute best. She was strong, committed, and loving. But I also recognize that as boys grow older, guidance becomes more complex. Identity questions become louder. Discipline becomes more challenging. Influence becomes more powerful.
The W.Y.S.E. Experience was created to reinforce single-mother households — not to replace mothers, but to strengthen the village around them.
This program exists to equip young men with direction and insight — so they can grow into confident, purpose-driven men.
Together, we are reinforcing families and cultivating leaders of tomorrow.
-Quori
Other Ways to Support the Mission
Not everyone supports a mission in the same way, but every form of support helps strengthen the impact of The W.Y.S.E. Experience. If becoming a program sponsor is not the right fit at this time, there are still meaningful ways to support and help us reinforce single-mother households while developing the next generation of young men.
Directly Sponsor a Young Man
- Individuals or groups may choose to sponsor a young man they know personally. Please contact us so we can coordinate participation.
Support the Mission
- Your contribution to the overall mission helps expand the reach of The W.Y.S.E. Experience by funding program materials, books and other resources that makes this mentorship possible.
Share the Mission
- You can support this initiative by sharing the W.Y.S.E. Experience with others who believe in strengthening families and developing young men. Your voice helps expand the reach and impact of this work. You can also show your support by sharing the link. SHARING IS CARING. Pass it on.
Every contribution helps reinforce single-mother households and equips young men with the leadership, discipline, and guidance they need to thrive.
