BROTHERS
of San Bernardino Valley College
Brothers Reaching Out To Help Everyone Reach Success
As an extension of EOPS, the longest standing Specialized Program in California Community Colleges, “Brothers Reaching Out To Help Everyone Reach Success” (BROTHERS) was founded on the campus of SBVC in 2015.
BROTHERS was created based on the narrative that Black Male Students, and Men of Color in general, were the lowest performing demographic in all statistical categories and key performance indicators in education. Understanding the statistical data is not at all indicative of the potential (academic or otherwise) of the demographic, BROTHERS seeks to change the narrative and exemplify what it means to “be the change you wish to see in the world”.
Keenan Giles
BROTHERS Founder/EOPS Counselor, SBCCD Black Faculty & Staff Association Vice President
Christopher Mason
BROTHERS/EOPS Program Assistant; Targeted Outreach & Recruitment
How BROTHERS Helps You
BROTHERS strives to ensure that those who are a part of the program maximize and leverage ALL available campus and community services/resources for which they are eligible to receive. Intentional partnerships and collaborative efforts allow BROTHERS members to receive the following support:
Extended Counseling
Laptop & Calculator Loans
Food Assistance
Priority A Registration
Specialized Workshops and Programming
Referrals to Community Resources
Textbooks & Supplies
Transportation Assistance
BROTHERS Partnership Network
Using both statewide and local resources, BROTHERS vision is to be a positive force in the lives of our students. Using collaborative efforts with statewide programs like A2mend and Umoja, BROTHERS will serve as a catalyst for the individuals betterment as a whole.
YOU are who YOU'VE been waiting for!
Contact Keenan Giles at kgiles@valleycollege.edu to join BROTHERS
