Mentoring Positives, Inc. (MP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 2004 by Will and Becky Green as a way to provide supportive services for underserved youth in Dane County. MP's Leader Academy is a comprehensive suite of mentoring services designed to bolster social skills, self-confidence, and prepare youth for their post-education career. MP is able to connect with youth on a personal level by offering mentoring groups with topics focused on cultural issues, personal development and building relationships with others. The main programming of MP's Leader Academy include:
Neighborhood-based: weekly boys and girls group
Social Entrepreneurship: Off the Block Enterprises (salsa and pizza), ReJeweled