Men Inside the Suits
Justin D. Miller - Founder of Suits For Yutes
A Letter from the Founder
Though the purpose of this organization is a simple one and the fulfillment of that purpose is accomplished in a simple manner- To dress young men for success and support the development of their confidence, plain as it may seem, its necessity should not be underestimated. It is widely known that our jails and prisons are full of men who went without the presence of a positive male role model or proper guidance. Many of these men could have lived drastically different lives if only someone had taken the time to reinforce the potential that is inherent in all of us as children.
Indeed, there are many well-known organizations that address the lack of support for young men in our society. However, some of these programs are accessible only to those who possess rare talent, while others focus their efforts on those who lack even the most basic resources. Not to detract from the noble undertaking of those other charitable organizations, there are many young men who seem to fall somewhere in the middle of that spectrum and consequently slip through the cracks.
It is my assertion that addressing this subject is as critical as any other major societal issue we face today. Though we have confronted challenges in the past even more daunting than those we now encounter, there have always been good men who have risen to the occasion to introduce solutions and drive progress.
Now more than ever before, the traditional roles of men are being questioned, diminished, and even discarded. In order to prepare the young men of today for the uncertainty of tomorrow, we must ensure they are instilled with demonstrable virtues, values, and most importantly self-assurance so that they may act boldly in defense of what is right and true.
There is some truth in the old adage “clothes make the man”, however we must also impress upon the next generation of servant leaders that we hold ourselves to a higher standard than mere appearances and it is a great honor to bequeath that indispensable touchstone.
Values in Action
What Makes Us Different?
Our core values are not only the expectation for ourselves as members of this organization, but also what we hope to impart to young men who participate in our program.
Selflessness is an essential trait when attempting any charity work. Charity is not always easy or convenient, but selflessness is what we aim for to inspire diligence in our labor as men. We hope to inspire young men to “pay it forward” one day and promote the same benevolence once they have attained stability.
Upliftment is the cornerstone of why Suits for Yutes was founded. By lifting up one another, we all share in the invigoration of spirit that accompanies genuine humanity.
Integrity will always be at the forefront of how we conduct our financial matters and we will seek out young men who are an example of this quality as candidates.
Traditionalism is the map by which we will navigate the future of our organization as well as that of the young men we hope to assist.
These values have served countless generations of men who have continued to perpetuate goodwill through time-honored traditions. Yes, even Western-style formal attire is a part of this tradition that still holds meaning today.
Our Board Members
Albert P. Parr
Ret US Army
Founding Board Member
Joseph G. Stricklin
Founding Board Member
Justin D. Miller
Founding Board Member