Stay in the room.

Come to the table.

Building lifelong relationships through mentorship, presence, and faith-based community.

Who We Are

Team Thurmond Mentoring is a nonprofit founded by Michael Thurmond — built on the belief that showing up matters. From schools to shelters, we mentor, uplift, and stay connected through every season.

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What We Do

  • Youth Mentorship

    We mentor students, speak in schools, and build trusted relationships through Boys & Girls Clubs and other youth spaces.

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  • Community Outreach

    From hot meals at the RYDC to back-to-school drives, scholarships, and prom support — we show up for our community.

    See Our Impact
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  • The Table – Men’s Program

    A private coaching group for men ready to grow in faith, connection, and purpose. Come to the table. Stay in the room.

    Coming Soon....
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  • “Michael delivered a heartfelt message at our Big Red Rally that moved us from laughs to tears. As a Gainesville native, he connected deeply with our staff and inspired us to be ‘tag changers’ in the lives of our students. His words kicked off our school year in such a powerful, positive way.”

    Jeremy Williams - Superintendent, Gainesville City Schools

  • “Michael Thurmond has a heart for people and a God-given ability to connect with any audience. His passion for Christ is evident, and you can feel God’s love through him. He’s deeply committed to helping boys grow into Godly young men.”

    Coach Chuck Graham, West Hall Basketball Head Coach

  • “Michael has a God-given gift for connecting with youth and all people. At our Fields of Faith event, he shared his heart, kept Christ at the center, and moved us to action. He’s relatable, passionate, and speaks with purpose.”

    Coach Jason Shavers - Franklin County High School Basketball

Support us 

$48 a month sponsors one student.
It feeds them, supports them, and surrounds them with consistent mentorship.
When you give monthly, you help us stay in the room — for good.

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Two wooden plaques, one gold and one brown. The gold plaque has an insignia at the top with crossed swords, a shield, and a ribbon, and it is awarded to Mr. Michael Thurmond for the Gainesville Citizen of the Year Award, presented by the Zeta Beta Be
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Upcoming Schedule

  • Gainesville HS Band

  • Longstreet back-to-school prayer breakfast for Hall County Schools

  • St. Paul back to school event

  • Longstreet back to school prayer breakfast for Gainesville City Schools

  • Brenau University FCA

  • Commerce High School

  • Longstreet Back to School Prayer Breakfast -Lakeview Academy

  • East Forsyth High School

  • Osborne High School