Who we are: WORLD CHANGERS!
What we do:
Kut Different (KD) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to school & community-based male mentorship/student support & youth development. KD creates a school-to-career pipeline with exposure to positive role models.
In our communities it is evidenced that the lack of education, motivation, and love can lead down a path of destruction. Our belief is that if we can reach young men and the community by giving G.A.M.E (Guidance, Attention, Motivation, Education) it will change the mindset of many individuals.
Core Values
- Leadership: The will to excel with integrity and the spirit that nothing is impossible.
- Self-Discovery: Expanding knowledge by exposure.
- Brotherhood: Building a brotherhood to inspire a spirit of unity.
- Accountability: We are responsible for making our community better through our actions, our words, and our dealings with others.
- Student Growth: Committed to the personal and intellectual development of all students.
- Respect: Respect moves us to understand the gifts and unique contributions of every person.
- Service: To use our gifts, talents, and abilities to advance the genuine well-being of our community and those we encounter.
Exposure Leads to Access
Most underserved youth are not exposed to the world beyond their neighborhoods and schools. They begin to formulate their image, behavior, thoughts and ideas from what their surroundings have to offer. We believe that positive exposure is what empowers young men to discover and own their greatness!
We deliver one of a kind life changing experience that expose young men to careers in many industries and open their eyes and minds to new possibilities for their future. These experiences will help them to change the mindset that was developed from a variety of social, economic, and familiar factors.
We believe that exposure to new experiences is how you empower youth to grow hope in their future, pursue active roles in society, and stay true to their dreams and themselves.
Testimonials
Kut Different mentored our students on their academic, behavioral, and social/emotional journey. They empowered them to become autonomous learners and agents of their own change. Kut Different understood our students’ aspirations and fears, and supported their success by acting as an advocate for their best interests. They strived on building reliable and routine relationships with our students which made them feel physically and emotionally safe. I truly believe, “When mentors are well-selected, well-trained and given the time to work intensively with student’s, they not only help average students become good, but good students become great.” That’s why this organization is “KUT DIFFERENT”
Our school is at Title 1 school with demographics that are majority African American students. The leadership team needed a male influence to mentor our boys. Mr. Gilmore and his team made a major difference. We piloted this venture with 5th grade boys. Weekly Mr. Gilmore faithfully met with the boys for lunch. Immediately we began to see change in our boys. Mr. Gilmore trained them in etiquette and other areas that they could only learn from a man; especially a man they can relate to on many levels. We are grateful for the work they have done and we wish to have them back next school year.
