Our Mission

To support men’s personal growth through membership on a men’s team, mentorship, and periodic workshops, cultivating men who positively impact their families and communities.

  • IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  • EIN 42-4149494
  • Marin County, California
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About Us

Manifest Mens Group (“Manifest”) is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Marin County, California. Manifest provides ongoing men's groups and community programs focused on Men's Work, personal growth, authentic connection, and mutual support. Manifest Mens Group operates this website, manifestmensgroup.org, as its official and primary website.

For 40 years, Men's Work has evolved in the Bay Area and across the country as a practice of radical honesty and mutual support. The work is about men stepping out from behind their shadows to be seen by a chosen circle of men. It takes intense trust to be visible to one's peers in this way, and it's an experience most men simply never have given how easy it is to remain anonymous in an isolated world. But once a man takes the bold step to be seen and feels the weight that lifts off his shoulders, he rarely goes back.

Our groups are about growth, but also so much more. The work includes friendship, male camaraderie, fun, laughs, and a sense of being part of something larger than oneself. The groups range from 6-10 men, are private and confidential, and meet weekly for indefinite periods of time. The time commitment is not trivial, but the rewards are virtually unlimited. In short, our groups are a place where you can expect to make some of your most important lifelong friendships.

Thousands of men have transformed their lives through this work. Is it time to see what it can do for yours?

Six Manifest members smiling together in a group selfie

What We Do

Manifest offers a set of programs designed to help men grow, connect, and show up better for the people in their lives.

Weekly Men’s Teams

Our core program. Teams of 6–10 men meet weekly in a private, confidential setting to share honestly, support each other, and hold each other accountable. Teams meet for indefinite periods, so trust has time to grow deep.

Monthly Community Meeting

Once a month, men from across our teams come together as a larger community to connect, share, and strengthen the bonds between teams.

Mentorship

Members support each other one-on-one through mentorship, helping men find their footing on a team and through the challenges and transitions of life.

Workshops & Processes

Periodic workshops and structured group processes on accountability, gratitude, relationships, and purpose. Explore our processes and tools.

Activities & Online Discussion

The organization sponsors a range of activities and online discussion groups that keep members connected between meetings.

Locations

Manifest teams meet once a week, on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening, in members’ homes in four areas around the Bay.

  • San Rafael

    Marin County

  • San Francisco

    Richmond / Sunset

  • Oakland

    Oakland Hills

  • Redwood City

    The Peninsula

Exact locations and meeting nights are shared after your intake interview.

Our Values

Authentic Friendships

We support men to have authentic friendships. Sure, we like to have fun together, but we're looking for something more: authentic, lifelong friendships with great men we trust, who come to feel like brothers.

Growth Focused

We are committed to growth. We challenge each other to be better men, and allow ourselves to be challenged. We are ruthless in our compassion.

Team Support

We support teams. Many men are on teams of 6-10 men who meet weekly. The organization meets monthly and sponsors a range of activities and online discussion groups.

How to Get Involved

  1. 1

    Reach Out

    Send us a note using the form below. Tell us a little about yourself and what you’re looking for.

  2. 2

    Intake Interview

    We’ll set up a conversation to get to know you, answer your questions, and talk about what you’re looking for.

  3. 3

    Try a Team

    We give you an opportunity to visit a local group so you can experience the dynamic in person and see if it’s a fit for you.

  4. 4

    Become a Member

    After an initial visitation period you can become a permanent member of the group. Group membership tends to be very stable, with groups staying together for many years.

Is Manifest for You?

Contact us to request an intake interview. Manifest is a safe, trusted environment where men have authentic relationships with other men who support each other's journey through life.