City Of Orlando: Meet Abe Morris, City Of Orlando My Brother's Keeper Program Manager

Press release from the City of Orlando:

September 08, 2021

Meet Abraham Morris, City of Orlando My Brother’s Keeper Program Manager 

Wednesday, September 8, 2021 – Orlando, FL – As part of the City of Orlando’s continued efforts to provide equitable opportunities for all residents, including young residents, the City of Orlando recently expanded the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program to connect more boys and young men of color with mentoring and support networks. To help run this expanded program, the city has hired Abraham (Abe) Morris to serve as manager. 

“We remain committed to increasing equity in our community especially through scaling up the opportunities for our young residents,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “I look forward to Abraham’s leadership as we remain focused on building a more equitable community for every person who calls Orlando home.” 

In 2014, the City of Orlando joined the national My Brother’s Keeper initiative and since then has been engaged in targeted efforts to improve life outcomes - including academic performance, employment, and incarceration rates - among Orlando’s boys and young men of color.  

In 2014, the City of Orlando joined the national My Brother’s Keeper initiative and since then has been engaged in targeted efforts to improve life outcomes - including academic performance, employment, and incarceration rates - among Orlando’s boys and young men of color.  

This press release was produced by the City of Orlando. The views expressed here are the author’s own.