Golf has the power to build confidence, discipline, emotional resilience, and community.

For the past 3 years, My Brother’s Keeper Cares has worked to promote mental health awareness, mentorship, leadership development, and wellness programs for youth and families in Philadelphia. The organization focuses on creating supportive spaces through education, mentorship, creative expression, and sports programming.

Marissa McNaughton serves as:

Program Creator and Director of the “Clubhouse” Program

Responsibilities include:

Program development

Budget planning

Youth outreach

Community partnerships

Networking

Leadership initiatives

Through the Clubhouse Program, golf becomes more than instruction — it becomes a tool for confidence building, mentorship, and mental wellness among youth participants. MBK Cares includes sports programming as part of broader community and emotional wellness initiatives.

Media & Recognition

WHYY Feature

August 30, 2025

MBK Cares was featured for its work improving mental health support and community access for youth and families in Philadelphia.

6ABC Philadelphia Feature

September 1, 2025

Coverage highlighting MBK Cares' impact supporting youth and honoring community legacy.

Watch Feature

Youth Perspectives

Mental Health and Golf Skills from MBKCares Clubhouse

Youth reflections discussing mentorship and golf experiences.