What We Teach
TRUE-MEN teaches the things boys should know before becoming men — the kind of things that are rarely taught in school but matter for life.
Life Skills
- /Tie a tie and bow tie
- /Iron a dress shirt and slacks
- /Shave and basic grooming
- /Write a proper email
- /Speak respectfully to adults
- /Shake hands and introduce yourself
Hands-On Skills
- /Use a hammer
- /Use power tools safely
- /Basic yard work
- /Painting
- /Basic home repairs
- /Basic plumbing fixes
- /Change a tire
- /Check oil
- /Jump-start a car
- /Learn the basics of driving, including manual stick shift when possible
Food & Fire
- /Grill burgers
- /Grill steak
- /Basic cooking
- /Outdoor cooking
- /Serve meals to first responders when possible
Confidence & Communication
- /Public speaking
- /Debate respectfully without bashing others
- /Conversation skills
- /Joke timing and delivery
- /Magic tricks as icebreakers
- /Respectful social confidence
Outdoor & Adventure
- /Fishing basics
- /Camping basics
- /Fire safety
- /Navigation
- /Beach cleanup
- /Park cleanup
- /Community service events
- /Animal rescue volunteer opportunities when possible
Finance & Responsibility
- /Budgeting
- /Saving
- /Credit basics
- /Work ethic
- /Entrepreneurship mindset
Service Builds Men
TRUE-MEN believes that young men should learn to serve before they lead. Community service is not just about checking a box for school. It is about learning humility, responsibility, gratitude, and ownership.
Opportunities
- / Volunteering at nursing homes
- / Orphanage support if available
- / Park cleanups
- / Tree planting
- / Serving local first responders
- / Helping maintain community spaces
Current Goals
- / Working to coordinate local service opportunities
- / Interest in adopting General Serafin Sanchez Park
- / Park cleanups, planting trees, beautification, and maintenance
- / Opportunity for high school boys to earn community service hours if approved through the proper channels
- / Details still developing
Important Disclaimer: Community service hours must be approved and documented according to each school's requirements. TRUE-MEN is actively working to create organized, convenient opportunities, but families should confirm all hour requirements directly with their school.