Our Board of Directors
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Hometown Hero
Tri-City Community Outreach Spirit of Family and Fatherhood Practitioner
Richmond Family and Fatherhood Initiative Power of Mentoring Award
Mentor Virginia Appreciation
Pathways Youth Build Non-profit Helps Men
Richmond Magazine MBK is a Keeper
National Fatherhood Initiative |
Community Partner of the Year
Metropolitan Business League Admirable Community Contributions
Metropolitan Business League Appreciation
Richmond Chapter of Black Social Workers Appreciation
Richmond Chapter of Black Social Workers Personality Spotlight
Richmond Free Press School Backpacks for Children of Incarcerated Dads
National Fatherhood Initiative |
Social Action Award
3rd Street Bethel AME Champion Father
Virginia Family and Fatherhood Initiative Community Partner of the Year
Caritas Volunteer of the Year
Mount Olivet Church Suits for Success Article
Urban Views |
Frank Rustin
Director / Facilitator - 24/7 Dad
(804) 339-2890
Frankrustin1@gmail.com
(804) 339-2890
Frankrustin1@gmail.com
Mentoring, Life Coach, Martial Arts Trainer
Frank is the Founder of Positive Self-Awareness Academy, a 501c3 educational organization that utilizes a hands-on approach to mentoring and impacting young men transitioning from incarceration, drug abuse, and growing up with an absent or distant father. Frank serves along with investing his time to motivate boys and men to live the life God has planned for them by breaking the cycle of absentee fathers to change the world and save lives.
Frank served in the U.S Marine Corps and is currently a licensed associate real estate broker. He has also obtained certifications in substance abuse counseling, life coaching and holds a black belt degree in Martial Arts. Frank is a master positive mind motivator and has been awarded the VA Capital Leadership & Spirited Award.
His vast volunteer experience includes stints at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Behavioral Center, Meadow Correctional Center, Richmond Department of Mental Health, and the Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority.
Frank served in the U.S Marine Corps and is currently a licensed associate real estate broker. He has also obtained certifications in substance abuse counseling, life coaching and holds a black belt degree in Martial Arts. Frank is a master positive mind motivator and has been awarded the VA Capital Leadership & Spirited Award.
His vast volunteer experience includes stints at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Behavioral Center, Meadow Correctional Center, Richmond Department of Mental Health, and the Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority.
Americo Torres, Jr.
Director / Facilitator - 24/7 Dad
(646) 225-8884
americothethird@gmail.com
(646) 225-8884
americothethird@gmail.com
Diversity & Inclusion
Americo Torres Jr. was born in the Bronx, New York. He serviced in the USMC for 8 years. He graduated college with two associate’s degrees (Information Technology and Biblical Studies). He has 30 years of Information Technology experience, 10 years of Project Management/Coordinator and Emergency Management experience and over 25 years of men ministerial and mentoring experience.
Americo is a Licensed/Ordained Minister and a VA Chaplain (pastoral care). He was an Adjunct Professor for 4 years at Antioch School of Urban Ministry in NYC, teaching leadership and biblical studies. He is a Certified Fatherhood Facilitator by the National Fatherhood Initiative.
Americo is married to Yolanda Torres for 38 years and they have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. He and his wife moved to Richmond Virginia in 2018 where he is working with multiple men’s organizations, New Life for Youth, My Brother’s Keeper of Greater Richmond and the local chaplaincy group. His passion is ministering to men, and his purpose is to see men become biblical kingdom men.
Americo is a Licensed/Ordained Minister and a VA Chaplain (pastoral care). He was an Adjunct Professor for 4 years at Antioch School of Urban Ministry in NYC, teaching leadership and biblical studies. He is a Certified Fatherhood Facilitator by the National Fatherhood Initiative.
Americo is married to Yolanda Torres for 38 years and they have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. He and his wife moved to Richmond Virginia in 2018 where he is working with multiple men’s organizations, New Life for Youth, My Brother’s Keeper of Greater Richmond and the local chaplaincy group. His passion is ministering to men, and his purpose is to see men become biblical kingdom men.