Power Partners USA Provides Neckties for a Power Tie Giveaway at PURCHE Elementary School-June 5, 2026

Helping Young Panthers Build Confidence, Leadership, and Lifelong Skills Through the Power Tie Giveaway
 
Power Partners USA gives back to the communities in several ways. One of the ways is by donating neckties to students to develop Social Emotional Learning (SEL) outcomes and Career & Technical Education (CTE) soft skills by using the simple act of teaching them how to tie a necktie.

Recently, Power Partners USA donated 75 neckties to the Young Panthers Boys Mentorship Program at PURCHE Elementary School in Gardena, CA for its annual Power Tie Giveaway and Tie Ceremony.

The ties were presented as part of the PURCHE’s Young Panthers Boys Mentorship Program's where students in grades three through five learned to knot it alongside their fathers or other positive male role models.   
 
According to program coordinator Richard Gatewood, the Young Panthers Boys Mentorship Program focuses on building leadership, brotherhood, academic achievement, positive behavior, and accountability among its students. Beyond learning to tie a necktie, participants also develop problem-solving and strategic thinking through chess, gain financial literacy skills, learn the importance of personal hygiene and professional appearance, and build confidence through daily mentoring and community circles.

Power Partners USA is honored to support programs like the Young Panthers Boys Mentorship Program because it prepares young people for success throughout their lives.

We thank Richard Gatewood and everyone at PURCHE Elementary School for making Power Partners USA a part of their meaningful program. We also applaud the fathers, mentors, and volunteers who helped make the Power Tie Giveaway a memorable experience for these young men.