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“Better to Build Men than to Mend Boys”
A community male mentoring program for young men ages 6–17, grounded in connection, communication, and collaboration.
A legacy of mentorship.
Founded in 1984 by Rev. C. Garnett Henning and educator Dr. William J. Harrison, St. Paul Saturdays began in the basement of St. Paul AME Church.
The program supplements family and community support with spiritual enrichment, training, and experiences that encourage young men to take responsibility for their development.
Growing into responsibility.
Commitment & conduct
Attend regularly year-round, observe program standards, and pursue personal growth.
Education & achievement
Work toward high school and college graduation. Earn what you expect to receive.
Service & leadership
Volunteer, accept responsibility in family and community life, and strive for leadership.
Help a young man grow.
Mentors must care deeply about the boys, attend regularly, complete orientation, follow the program’s hands-off discipline policy, and submit to a criminal background check confirming no record of child abuse.
Interested in volunteering? Contact St. Paul Saturdays.
Donations are welcome.
Your support helps cover program operations and supplies. Corporate, trust, and foundation contributions are also welcomed.
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Mail Donations & Phone Giving
1260 Hamilton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63112
or P.O. Box 11986, St. Louis, MO 63112
Steward Stephanie Johnson: 314-420-6384
Steward Carol Carroll: 314-922-5195
The Board of Directors
Rev. Dr. Spencer Lamar Booker
Chairman of the Board
Mr. Norris Ryan
President
Mr. Simeon Dockett
Vice President
Mrs. Mae Etta Weston
Secretary
Mrs. Stephanie Johnson
Treasurer
Mrs. Ernestine Henning
Board of Director, Widow of Founder
Mrs. Maelyn Smith
Board of Director, Registered Agent
Mrs. Gail G. Booker
Board of Director
Presiding Elder Edmund Lowe
Board of Director
Rev. Regina Lowe
Board of Director
Mrs. Narisella Ryan
Board of Director
Mr. Kenneth Ferrell
Board of Director
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St. Paul Saturdays.
For participation, mentoring, or program information, call the church and reference St. Paul Saturdays.