Big Dad Mentoring, Inc.

I called this youth, Little J, because he called himself Little Jordan, yes, he had basketball skills that probably would have landed on some NBA team, but his absent father affected Little J so that he had problems staying focused, he started to hanging around the wrong crowd until he met Big Dad, who kept him out of trouble. Big Dad loved him as his own son. Today Little J is a family man, at home; not is some penitentiary.

Marcellus Sommerville came to the Big Dad Program when he was about 15 years old, he had loving and caring parents who helped him to stay focused, but he still needed extra attention too, which we gave him by letting him play on the Big Dad Sons Basketball Team. Marcellus graduated from high school and went on to play basketball for Bradley University where he lead the team to its’ Sweet Sixteen Championship game. He’s featured here on Sports Illustrated Magazine 2006, now, he plays overseas.

Jamareus Smith is eleven years old and has problems staying focused in school, He’s a talented young man, he loves music, dance, rap, and he loves to entertain. When asked about his father, his words are, “I never met my father,” I don’t like talking about it.” He a wonderful young man who has a future. Since he’s been in the Big Dad’s Program, he’s helping with the Big Dad Rap, “Who Do You Call When You Get In Trouble.” He called by family a friends. “Stinker” but he’s nobody’s Stinker, he an artist in the making. He loves Big Dad and gives him total respect for what he’s trying to do in his life, though, his biological father may never be a part of his life, as long as he has Big Dad, he’s going succeed.

Now these young men, Zachary and William are 12 years old and as you can tell, yes, they’re identical twins, not by choice though, and with the twins is one of their closest friend, Deyvion, who is thirteen years old. These young men are seeking directions and guidance for their lives. The young men are not trouble makers, but the streets are just waiting to destroy these young men future without the proper guidance. Mom contacted the Big Dad Program for counseling and support her sons. Now that they’re in the Big Dad Program, they’re thinking about goals for themselves rather than giving up hope. It is hope of the Big Dad Program to one day be able to send these youth to an NBA, “live” basketball game. We need sponsors…will you support this cause?