Opportunity Creation For All

St. Pete's youth are critical to the future of our city and its success. The City of St. Petersburg has created several programs to connect young people to mentoring, support networks, and workforce development programs to prepare them for their next life chapter.

St. Pete's 'My Brother's and Sister's Keeper initiative', inspired by President Obama's My Brother’s Keeper, aims to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by young people of color and ensure that all young people can reach their full potential.

My Brother’s Keeper and My Sister’s Keeper leads the mentor recruitment and community partnership approach for Cohort of Champions and residents and entrepreneurs living and working in the CRA. 

To get involved, email: richard.prince@stpete.org

Below are programs that have been developed from My Brother's Keeper and My Sister's Keeper to engage youth and provide a wide range of customized, development opportunities:

For Youth

• Cohort of Champions

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For Parents and Caregivers

• Not My Child

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• Parks Programs

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For Non-Profits

• Youth Development Grants

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About the My Brother's & Sister's Keeper Initiative

President Obama launched My Brother’s Keeper to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensure that all young people can reach their full potential. Through this initiative, the Administration partnered with cities and towns, businesses, and foundations that are taking important steps to connect young people to mentoring, support networks, and workforce development programs to prepare them for their next life chapter. St. Pete adopted the initiative and expanded the program to include girls and young women—My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper.