Mission Transformation works with leaders in our community to motivate our young men of color to become passionate, empowered, and inspired to achieve greater, be greater, and do greater.
Innovating New Solutions
At Mission Transformation, we believe that achieving academic success has the ability to motivate and inspire success in all areas of life. By providing young men with the necessary resources, skills, and guidance, we have the opportunity to impact our youth in a way that helps them overcome obstacles and advance toward their goals. Our programs are tailored to fit the needs of the youth in our communities so that they realize their potential and ability to succeed.
Assessing Student Needs
The programs at Mission Transformation are designed to work with young men of color, beginning at age 10, as they grow into young adults, ready to conquer their life goals.
Each of our 3 programs were created to help students prepare for the next chapter of their life. Our organization’s approach is to assess the needs of young men of color as they progress toward adulthood and provide a program dedicated to developing academic success for each age group.
Creating Opportunities to Help Young Men Succeed
Our History
2015: Mission Transformation is Established
At the age of 25, Julius was inspired following the loss of his father, Benjamin Bayone Sr., a hardworking and charismatic man who provided the best he could for his seven children. With the support of parents, school staff, and community volunteers, he conceptualized Mission Transformation and acted on his belief that there was something he could do to make a difference. He started speaking at school district meetings, organizations, and companies on topics such as mentoring, academics, and civic engagement.
2016: Mission Transformation Takes Shape
Coming mostly from single parent homes, ten young boys between the ages of 14 and 19 were recruited on the mission to define their purpose. They met up twice a month on weekends at schools, parks, and sometimes local restaurants to talk about the issues, abuse, drugs, and crime, that impacted their lives. These meetings resulted in behavior changes such as fewer school suspensions, better grades, positive peer to peer interaction, and refined focus.
2017: Defining Our Direction
The founder, Julius Bayone, recruited the first member of its Board of Directors and names its flagship component. Chairperson Wale Lawal joined the effort to create a vision for Mission Transformation, an official non-profit 501 (c)3 organization, and Mission IGNITE came to life. A collaboration with Alief ISD was established to recruit new mentees and several of the original young men enrolled in college.
2018: Mission Transformation Finds Its Home
The first home office was established in the Houston Galleria area and a new focus on STEM unfolded
2019-Present: Expanding Partnerships
After connecting with staff from the engineering department in several school districts like Houston ISD and Aldine ISD, the first sponsors stepped in to support Mission Transformation's mission and vision. A Back to School drive resulted in 300 students receiving much needed school supplies to help them succeed in the classroom with the monetary and in-kind support of Crestmont Community Center and Target.
Explore Our Programs
Inspire Through Persistence
Our program for helping high school seniors transition to college
Explore The Fellowship Initiative
Our TFI Program helps high school sophomores plan the next steps in pursuing higher education
Develop in Mission Ignite
Teaching 10-15 year old students foundational skills for academic success
Mission Transformation’s programs align with our D.E.I. Model - our approach to developing, empowering, and inspiring our students as they progress through their academic career