How it started
Club FBS was founded by Ronald Preston Clark, an educator and award-winning author. It is his heart in organizational form. His passion for literacy, mentorship, history, and social-emotional learning led him to design a program that could bring that vision to life. After recognizing how many young men wanted access to the sneaker world but didn’t have it, he found his incentive. Club FBS was born. It’s not the program he started with, but it has grown into the program it was meant to be.
About
Our Mission
Club FBS increases literacy rates and financial capability for young men of color through curated programming that cultivates a love of reading, strengthens emotional intelligence, and builds the foundation for long-term economic empowerment and civic engagement.
Values
What we stand for
Club FBS is built on five pillars that guide everything we do. Each one matters. Each one shapes how we show up for our Young Brothers.
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Freedom
Equipping young men with the knowledge to design their own lives
Young Brothers
Read. Lead. Build Your Future.
Programs for middle and high school students centered on mentorship, books, and financial learning.
Families
A Community Where Young Men Grow and Lead
See how Club FBS helps young men build confidence, leadership,
and life skills.
Why Club FBS stands apart
Club FBS creates a space where young men build confidence, discipline, and real-world skills, designed by educators who understand the work.
Invest in Excellence
Support the Next Generation of Leaders
Help build the next generation of leaders and changemakers.
Asa Harian
Student, Lincoln High
Leadership
Our Team
The people behind Club FBS bring decades of experience in education, mentorship, and community work.
Ronald Preston Clark
Founder & Director
Brandon S. Johnson
Lead Mentor
Michele Byrd Ross
Strategic Marketing Lead
Ashley Matthews
Visual Branding Lead
Eboni Harvey
Videographer
What others say
From our families and communities
"Being part of Club FBS has been such a blessing for my son. It beautifully combines his love for reading with real-life financial knowledge, all while pouring into his confidence and growth. As a parent, there’s nothing better than seeing your child excited to learn and being guided in the right direction—this program is truly shaping future leaders."
Lakisha Jackson
Mother of Titus
Club FBS Parent (2nd year)
"Through Club FBS, he has gained far more than just mentorship; he’s found true brotherhood, consistent encouragement, and a strong support system that pours into him in all the right ways. The exposure to Black literature has been especially powerful, helping him better understand his history, his voice, and his place in the world.
What stands out most is how the program intentionally equips young men with real-life skills; teaching them how to navigate challenges, carry themselves with purpose, and move through life with confidence and integrity. The relationships he’s built and the lessons he’s learned will stay with him for years to come."
Aliscia Anderson
Mother of CJ
Club FBS Parent (2nd year)
"As a single mother to a young Black man in San Diego, I wanted to get intentional about my son's village. In Club FBS, he is surrounded by men and boys who look like him. They provide a brotherhood and safe space as he is awakened to the world around him and his place in it."
Raquel Tucker
Mother of Edwin
Club FBS Parent (1st year)