Fuel the Journey. Shape the Future.
Empowering Boys of Color to Lead Without Limits
At the Thornhill Rites of Passage Foundation (TROPF), we walk alongside young men of color as they become confident, grounded leaders. We empower them to navigate challenges — social, economic, and developmental — so they can secure access to a future without limits. Your support makes this possible.
Why Your Gift Matters
Our boys are brilliant, capable, and full of potential. Too often, they lack access to affirming spaces, trusted mentors, and experiences that build identity, vision, and leadership. TROPF fills that gap.
Through culturally grounded mentorship, outdoor experiential learning, and our leadership-based M3 Conference, boys learn to:
Believe in who they are
Take ownership of their choices
Step into leadership with confidence
Our Core Pillars
These aren’t buzzwords — they are the foundation of our program, woven into every activity, mentorship circle, and experience.
Character. Competence. Competitiveness. Citizenship.
Your Impact
Every contribution — small or large — moves a young man closer to a future without limits.
Sponsor students who otherwise couldn’t participate
Support transformational outdoor experiences like rock climbing, ziplining, and whitewater rafting
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Expand leadership opportunities such as the M3 Conference
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Train alumni mentors who guide younger cohorts
You Are Part of the Circle
Families. Alumni. Mentors. Community partners.
Your generosity keeps the circle unbroken and ensures the doors we open today remain open for future generations.
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Entrepreneurship Lab (mandatory)
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Charlotte Latin School
DEC
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Competition Day
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Queens University
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BUSINESS PITCH
COMPETITION
A platform for middle and high school boys of color to showcase their entrepreneurial ideas, gain mentorship, and compete for cash prizes!
PRIZES
$500
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HÅ«Man Rites of Passage Fast Facts
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Young men have completed HÅ«ROP since our founding
200+
Families Reached
33%
Of participants are
scholarship eligible
100%
of program participants have $500 saved
100%
of alumni who completed high school are pursuing higher education
Recent News
The estate of Wayne and Michelle Thornhill committed $100,000 to the growth of the foundation, and your contribution can allow the funding for the Thornhill Rites of Passage Foundation to have even greater impact.
Check out our newly released Impact Report to see how we are altering the trajectory of young men of color.
A Special Thank You To Our Supporters
