MISSION

The Working Men Who Care, Inc. (WMWC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, whose primary purpose is to provide a comprehensive support base to underserved African American and other minority youth in the greater Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area, by developing and implementing programs and activities that empower youth to become productive, independent leaders. It was founded on the strength of hard work, determination and structure.

BACKGROUND

In late summer 2001, a group of men came together for weekly games of touch football. Shortly thereafter, the tragic events of September 11 and the Anthrax epidemic occurred leaving an ever-lasting impression on the United States and the rest of the world. Many of their comrades were affected or lost their lives. Those events, along with the day-to-day crime and poverty rates increasing in the local communities, encouraged the group to form a bond of brotherhood. Realizing that life is valuable and not guaranteed, they decided to try and make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Educational Backgrounds

The educational backgrounds that exist amongst WMWC make them uniquely qualified to develop, support, govern and implement desired programs for youth. Their fields of work include technology, firefighters, law enforcement, federal investigators, lawyers, accountants, and other local and Federal government workers. Many of them return to the neighborhoods where they grew up as children to work with young people.

We are hoping with our wealth of experience and expertise to bring a change to the thought process of the 21st Century child by demonstrating through hard work and sacrifice, success can be achieved despite negative social and economical conditions.