Thomas Mentor Leadership Academy

We are a 501c(3) nonprofit group mentoring organization. Our CEO/Founder and Mentor is Mr. Larry E. Thomas, who is a retired Army First Sergeant and Minister (Union Baptist Church). Mr. Thomas was raised by a single parent and has a passion for instilling confidence, discipline and motivation to others. As a result, Mr. Thomas founded the Thomas Mentor Leadership Academy (TMLA).  TMLA provides young males with purpose, motivation and direction by encouraging them to choose alternative methods to at-risk behaviors. Likewise, the Chairman of the Board, Mr. Larry E. Campbell, is a retired Army Colonel, who was also raised by a single parent and shares the passion of our TMLA CEO and Founder.

Thomas Mentor Leadership Academy (TMLA) is a 501c(3) nonprofit group mentoring organization. Our mission is to guide males between the ages of 9 and 14 who are being raised by a single parent, single legal guardian or their grandparent(s) into mentoring relationships that will focus on self-image, education and conflict resolution.

We also provide mentor training and workshops to organizations and groups to support mentors and mentoring programs.

TMLA provides services to these young men through three focus areas.  They are as follows:

Life Skills:

• Curriculum "DARE To BE KING"
• Respect for themselves and others 
• Respect for those in leadership/authority
• Team building: Critical thinking and Decision Making
• Community Service Projects
• Bullying and Substance Abuse Prevention
• Peer pressure strategies, Decision Making

Academy Support:

• Leadership Training
• Tutoring and homework support
• School visits & teacher conferences
• College, Career and Military options
• Parent conferences

Social Support

• Loving, caring and nurturing environment
• Empowerment Group & Workshops for Parents
• Field Trips