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A licensed male therapist then leads a Guided Talks Circle, helping men and boys open up about responsibility, resilience, and the support they need to thrive. With the grills fired up, teams jump into a fast‑paced burger competition judged by community leaders. Every participant leaves with new skills, deeper connection, and a charcoal grill to take home — but the real takeaway is the bond built by the fire.","image":"https://smbpfasaogzdnqjkyvbt.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/event-images/f0429200-7c03-45c6-adb5-efd46472e72c-45bf2cf1-10e5-44e3-b5a2-8cd34db42f07.png","startsAt":"2026-10-17T13:30:00.000Z","endsAt":"2026-10-17T19:00:00.000Z","location":"Gaines Park ","address":"1501 N. 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Designed to help young people discover their purpose and maximize their potential, the summit provides interactive experiences that strengthen leadership skills, build confidence, and prepare participants for success in school, careers, and life.\r\n\r\nThroughout the day, participants rotate through five engaging breakout sessions led by community leaders and subject-matter experts covering topics such as emotional regulation, decision-making, financial literacy, peer leadership, and personal growth. Students also enjoy snacks and lunch while connecting with mentors, volunteers, and peers in a supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThe experience culminates with an inspiring keynote speaker and a high-energy closing plenary featuring a popular musical artist, leaving participants motivated to become positive leaders in their schools and communities.\r\n\r\nHosted in collaboration with SURGE, MySuspire, FAU Kreyol, and Young Men of Distinction, the summit aims to create lasting impact by increasing participants’ knowledge, leadership skills, and confidence. Success is measured through pre- and post-event surveys, participant engagement, testimonials, and connections to ongoing mentoring and community resources.","image":"https://smbpfasaogzdnqjkyvbt.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/event-images/ccc1669f-b9ee-4919-abea-5a2ef98dd69b-9bbf4da2-5704-4d2b-b074-ceb8928da702.png","startsAt":"2026-11-14T14:00:00.000Z","endsAt":"2026-11-14T21:00:00.000Z","location":"Florida Atlantic University ","address":"","causeAreas":["Youth"],"eventTypes":["Workshop","Conference"],"host":"Young Men of Distinction","featured":false,"rsvpLink":null,"volunteerLink":null,"openToCollaboration":true}]}