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THE PLACE MEN COME TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT.

Our community provides university students with a space for self-discovery and emotional support during their higher education journey and beyond.

LETS BUILD TOGETHER

The You Choose Movement exists to initiate, inspire and influence life changing shifts in young men around the world. We achieve this by curating intentional spaces where community, connection and courageous conversation allow men to embody their most authentic selves. If you’re a young man seeking support outside of the collegiate realms, join The You Choose Brotherhood. We offer biweekly mastermind calls, virtual men’s circles and mentorship for men in need of guidance.

WHAT DOES EVERY BROTHER IN OUR COMMUNITY CHOOSE?

Our Pillars of Empowerment:

C
OURAGE

"Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light."
-Brene Brown

H
ONESTY

"Liars don't heal. So you can eat all the wheat grass you want, and you can do all this stuff with seeds and vegetables, but an honest person who eats cat food will go further than you."
-Caroline Myss

O
WNERSHIP

"Twenty-six times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed."
-Michael Jordan

I
DENTITY

"Cultivating a deep understanding of ourselves is the foundation of choosing a path that is in alignment with our deepest desires."
-Billy Garton Jr.

C
LARITY

"If you honor the hidden path using truth and clarity as your compass points, the outer world cannot help but respond to your intention."
-Stephanie Banks

E
MBODIMENT

"Ask yourself what makes you come alive, because what the world needs are men who have come alive."
-John Eldredge

OUR MISSION

Understanding what young men are up against when it comes to their mental and emotional wellbeing, we are committed to being the platform that men and institutions turn to for life changing tools and community.

Suicide is the leading
cause of death among
15-24 year olds.

College Aged Men are
4-6x more likely
to Commit Suicide.

56.3% of men age
19-22 are very lonely.

1 in 5 college age
men say they have no
one to talk to when going
through something.

We address these alarming numbers through our community vehicles which include: virtual and in person communities, masterminds and mini-courses, and on campus events.

*References: The American College Health Association, Governers State University

MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER

“True connection is the missing link in men’s lives that, when cultivated, holds the power to heal not only the man himself, but the lives of everyone around him. The You Choose Movement was created with the intention of bridging the gap of loneliness and isolation amongst young men in university systems. It is my deepest belief that these spaces will directly correlate to a major reduction in violence, sexual assault, alcohol and drug abuse on campus, while simultaneously combating the ever-increasing drop out rates of college men across the United States every year. Creating a brighter collegiate experience for every man and all those he encounters is our number one priority.”

- Billy Garton Jr.

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