named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
RLA Cote Scholarship Fund
Need-based scholarship program providing financial assistance to men in recovery, veterans, youth, and elders to attend Spirit Camps
Spirit Camp
Semiannual men's retreats in the Berkshire Mountains focusing on ritual, nature connection, emotional reflection, and personal growth through guided workshops and communal activities
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for gender equity and challenging harmful stereotypes for men and boysConducts advocacy efforts focused on promoting gender equity and challenging harmful stereotypes affecting men and boys in the Northeast region.
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
- Organizing and facilitating Spirit Camp retreatsCo-leads and sponsors semiannual ritual-based men's retreats known as Spirit Camps at YMCA Camp Hi-Rock in the Berkshire Mountains, providing programs for personal growth through physical, mental, emotional, and intellectual activities for men from the local community and across New England. These camps have been organized annually for over 26 years.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Providing scholarships for men to attend Spirit CampOffers financial support through the RLA Cote Scholarship Fund to enable men—particularly those 18 or older, in recovery, veterans, or elders—to attend Spirit Camps, with scholarships awarded to support equitable access.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitating ongoing men's personal development events and resourcesOrganizes regular meetups, workshops, and events to support personal development and foster meaningful conversations among men, and maintains a resource hub with articles, podcasts, and readings on mental health, relationships, and career development.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$22K
Contributions & grants$3K15%
Program service revenue$19K85%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$8K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +13.3%
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Berkshire Men’s Council Network — Foundational group with shared members that informed the development of NEMA.
- Camphirock Partner — Provides venue and logistical support for NEMA Spirit Camps.
- David Tall Heart OBrien Partner — Point of contact for men interested in attending Spirit Camp through the RLA Cote Scholarship Fund.
- Spirit Camp Partner — Collaborates on weekend workshops focused on personal growth and community building for men.
- YMCA Camp Hi-Rock Partner — Host site for NEMA's Spirit Camps and retreats.
- YMCA Camp Hi-Rock Partner — Hosts Spirit Camp at its facility in Mount Washington, MA.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Nature-Based Ritual and Immersive Experience as Catalyst for Transformation 44 orgsmethodology: nature_based_ritual_transformationBy immersing men in nature and structured ritual, the organization facilitates introspection, spiritual insight, and emotional healing because natural settings and symbolic practices create liminal space that disrupts everyday patterns and opens pathways to self-discovery.shared approach: Nature-Connected Healing →
- Empowerment Through Rejection of Harmful Masculine Norms 6 orgsmethodology: positive_mens_cultureBy empowering men to challenge restrictive societal expectations of masculinity, the organization enables personal fulfillment and the development of positive male identity because liberation from toxic norms is foundational to emotional health and authentic relationships.shared approach: Healing-Centered Masculinity Transformation →
- Safe and Supported Vulnerability for Personal Growth 6 orgsmethodology: authenticity_and_vulnerability_modelBy creating a safe, non-judgmental, and peer-supported environment grounded in authenticity and emotional vulnerability, the organization enables men to break through societal expectations of masculinity and achieve personal transformation because trust and openness are prerequisites for deep emotional growth.shared approach: Healing-Centered Masculinity Transformation →
- Voluntary, Self-Directed Engagement in Structured Growth Programsmethodology: voluntary_participation_modelBy using a voluntary participation model within a structured personal development framework, the organization fosters accountability and ownership of growth because intrinsic motivation and self-direction lead to more sustainable and meaningful transformation than mandated or externally driven programs.