This Is Not Just An Event.

It Is A Reckoning. A Restoration. A Rebuilding.

On April 2, 2026, the Second Chance Re-entry Initiative Program (SCRIP) will host the Urban Male Initiative at the Charter Oak Community Center in Hartford at Dunkin Park. This curated forum is expected to engage 75 youth, families, returning citizens, and civic leaders in a powerful evening centered on trauma recovery, mental health, masculinity, and leadership development.

Across our communities, too many men suffer in silence.

Too many young boys inherit trauma before they inherit opportunity.

Too many returning citizens come home to stigma instead of support.

The Urban Male Initiative (UMI) was created to interrupt that cycle.

On April 2, nationally respected voices, including Dr. Yusuf Salaam, Mysonne, Dr. Lamar Price, and Glenn E. Martin, just to name a few, will join Hartford’s youth, fathers, leaders, and returning citizens for one powerful night of truth, healing, and direction.

This gathering centers conversations on:

Trauma and emotional wellness
The intersection of racism and mental health
Masculinity and accountability
Reentry and systemic barriers
Practical pathways to leadership and change

As part of our community engagement strategy, youth attendees will receive sponsored access to attend the baseball game following the forum, including concession vouchers — reinforcing positive social connections in a safe environment. We are currently seeking corporate and philanthropic partners committed to advancing equity, prevention, and public safety. You will find our sponsorship opportunities below, and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss a partnership with you.

We are not glorifying pain.

We are transforming it.

Give the gift of a sponsorship today! Your sponsorship makes this event possible: join us in this life-transforming work!

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Leadership Circle Sponsor – $2,500

Includes: Prominent logo placement on event signage and printed materials, public on-stage acknowledgment during the program, opportunity to assist in presenting a Community Impact & Leadership Award, reserved seating for 4 guests, logo inclusion on SCRIP social media promotional posts, recognition in post-event impact recap distributed to partners.

This level positions your organization as a visible community leader supporting trauma-informed engagement and youth empowerment.

Community Impact Sponsor – $1,500

Includes: Logo placement in printed event program, public acknowledgment during the event, reserved seating for 2 guests, social media recognition, and recognition in post-event impact recap distributed to partners.

Supporting Partner – $1,000

Includes: Name listing in program materials and public acknowledgment during closing remarks, reserved seating for 1 guest, and recognition in post-event impact recap distributed to partners.

Urban Male Initiative

This Is Not Just An Event. It Is A Reckoning. A Restoration. A Rebuilding.