ABOUT M.A.T.S.
Where Mothers & Sons Grow Stronger Together
Through leadership, emotional wellness, mentorship, and meaningful community, M.A.T.S. is helping families thrive—one generation at a time.
OUR STORY
we Started With One Mother Asking:
What If My Son Deserves More?
When our Founder, Latrice Callier, became a mother at 21, she knew she wanted something different for her son.
She wanted him to grow into a young man who was emotionally healthy, confident, compassionate, self-aware, and equipped with the life skills needed to navigate the world—not just survive it.
She wanted him exposed to leadership, communication, emotional wellness, financial understanding, healthy relationships, cultural awareness, and environments that expanded what he believed was possible.
But when she looked for support, something felt missing.
Many programs available to boys were sports-centered, reactive instead of proactive, inaccessible, or financially out of reach for everyday families.
Spaces where boys could openly learn life skills, emotional wellness, leadership, communication, and confidence were limited.
and mothers?
Too many were trying to figure it out alone. Navigating behavior, emotions, identity, discipline, school systems, burnout, finances, and the pressure of raising boys without enough support or spaces where they could be honest about what motherhood actually feels like.
Latrice knew there had to be another way...so she built what she wished existed.
A space where mothers could talk openly, ask hard questions, feel supported, and learn together. A space where boys could grow in confidence, emotional intelligence, communication, leadership, and self-awareness. A space rooted in compassion, accountability, healing, growth, and connection.
Where Mothers & Sons Grow, Connect & ThrivE
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create nurturing spaces where mothers and sons can grow together, build meaningful connections, and thrive through shared learning, compassionate support, and healthy relationships.
Because when mothers are supported and boys are given safe environments to grow, entire generations thrive.
Leading With Purpose. Building With Heart.
Our leadership team is made up of passionate individuals who are committed to strengthening families, creating opportunities for youth, and building the kind of village every mother and son deserves.
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Latrice Callier
FOUNDER
Founder of M.A.T.S., Latrice Callier is a mother, advocate, and community builder dedicated to helping mothers raise emotionally healthy, confident sons through connection not control. With extensive experience across motherhood, youth development, and education, Latrice brings a unique blend of structure, compassion, and real-world insight to everything she builds.
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Aaryn Coley
PRESIDENT
Aaryn Coley is an educator, author, and mother of five with extensive experience in youth development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. Having personally experienced the support of M.A.T.S., she is passionate about expanding resources and opportunities for mothers and sons throughout the community.
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Sherri Greene, Ph.D.
BOARD MEMBER
A dedicated educator with over 30 years of experience, Dr. Greene taught both middle and elementary school, served as an assistant principal, and proudly led as an elementary school principal. Being part of an organization like Mothers and Their Sons is a dream! Having spent many years as a single mother of two sons, the mission and vision of M.A.T.S. is very close to her heart.
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Marcus L. Broadhead, Ed. D.
BOARD MEMBER
Marcus Broadhead is an accomplished educational leader, speaker, and leadership development facilitator with more than 25 years of experience serving students, educators, families, and communities. Throughout his career, he has held a variety of leadership roles, including teacher, assistant principal, principal, executive coach, and district director.
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Kathy Walker, BSN, RN
BOARD MEMBER
Kathy Walker is a Registered Nurse, entrepreneur, mother, grandmother, and community advocate with more than 25 years of healthcare experience. As a board member, she is committed to supporting programs that strengthen family bonds, empower youth, and create lasting impacts within the community.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Moms and Sons Deserve More Than Survival
We believe boys deserve safe spaces where they can learn confidence, emotional awareness, communication, leadership, healthy relationships, accountability, and resilience.
We believe mothers deserve support too. Not judgment. Not isolation. Not the pressure of carrying everything alone.
We believe communities grow stronger when families feel connected, supported, and resourced.
And we believe prevention matters. Healing matters. Mentorship matters. Community matters. Because the strongest futures are built long before crisis ever happens.
OUR VISION
Breaking Cycles. Building Legacy. Raising Stronger Generations.
Mothers and Their Sons (MATS) envisions a thriving community where every mother and son grows in knowledge, confidence, and compassion—learning side by side, leading with purpose, living with integrity, and loving through understanding. Together, we are building generations of families equipped to break barriers, strengthen legacies, and create lasting change.
Our proGrams
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4L LAB
4L Lab is a monthly in-person leadership and personal development experience for boys in grades K–8, centered around the four pillars of Learn, Lead, Live, and Love Together.
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MOMS DEN
Moms Den is a monthly virtual gathering designed to support, encourage, and connect mothers raising sons.
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MOMS CONNECT
Moms Connect is a recurring community walk designed to help mothers prioritize wellness, connection, and conversation.
WHO WE SERVE
M.A.T.S. proudly serves mothers and sons across the Metro Atlanta area
We primarily support single mothers raising boys from birth through 12th grade while creating opportunities for boys to grow in confidence, leadership, emotional wellness, life skills, and healthy relationships.
Our programming currently includes workshops for boys in grades K–8, mentorship opportunities for older youth, family-centered experiences, and community spaces for mothers navigating the journey of raising sons.
OUR IMPACT
What Rebuilding The Village Looks Like
Our impact isn’t just numbers.
It’s confidence built. It’s trust instilled. It’s healthier communication. It’s a mom feeling supported. It’s a young boy realizing his voice matters. It’s families feeling like they finally found community.
350+
Families supported through toy and bike distributions over three years
1,000+
Families reached through food support efforts - providing meals, produce, and community care
60+
Mothers engaged through our Moms Den program
40
Boys currently participating in 4L Lab programming
Building stronger families is a community effort.
We're grateful for the organizations and partners helping us create lasting impact.
GET INVOLVED WITH M.A.T.S.
It takes a village
We believe real change happens in partnership.
Through schools, churches, organizations, volunteers, families, donors, mentors, and community members—we are building something bigger than programs. We are rebuilding community.
If you believe families deserve stronger support systems, safer spaces, and brighter futures for boys, there is a place for you here.