501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Find Your Brotherhood
Connect with purpose-driven men's groups in your area. Build meaningful relationships, grow together, and become the man you're meant to be.
Let's be healthy, purposeful human men.
About HumanMen
What is a Men's Group?
A Men's Group is a gathering of men who come together regularly to share experiences, support one another, and engage in activities aimed at personal development, mental health support, and community building.
Community
Connect with men who share your values, interests, and commitment to personal growth in supportive group settings.
Purpose
Find groups aligned with your specific focus areas, from leadership and fitness to fatherhood and spirituality.
Growth
Experience transformative personal development through accountability, mentorship, and authentic connection.
Our Mission
Our mission is to support men as they grow into their strongest, truest selves—connecting them with Men's Groups that offer genuine community, meaningful dialogue, and the steady support every man deserves.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every man has access to a supportive circle of peers—a place where he can be challenged, understood, and inspired. By making Men's Groups easy to discover and join, we cultivate accountability, emotional resilience, and positive masculinity.
Why Men's Groups Matter
Supporting Men's Mental & Emotional Health
19-27%
Male Loneliness Rate
42%
Have No Close Friends
1 in 10
Men Suffer Depression/Anxiety
4x
More Likely to Die by Suicide
Try It Free
Trial Size Tuesday
Drop in and try a Men's Group. Experience what it's all about with a rotating professional facilitator—completely free.
What to Expect
1–1.5 Hours
A focused, immersive experience
10–20 Men
A community of like-minded men
Zoom Based
Join from anywhere in the world
Stay in the Loop
Sign up for our newsletter and get reminders for upcoming events.
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HumanMen Groups
Subsidized 5-week groups for $97. Multiple practitioners, in-person and virtual. Experience a closed group of men and go deeper.
Find Your Group
Group Directory
Explore our growing directory of men's groups. Filter by location, style, or focus area.
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Listen & Learn
HumanMen Podcast
Hear from Men's Group practitioners about their leading style, story, and history. Each episode links directly to their group in our directory.
Coming Soon
We're interviewing practitioners and building an incredible library of conversations about men's work, vulnerability, and community. Stay tuned!
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Give Back
Support Our Mission
Your donation helps us connect more men with transformative community experiences. Every contribution makes a difference.
$25
Supports one group session
$100
Funds facilitator training
$250
Sponsors a new group launch
Who We Are
Our Board & Team
Brad Appel
Founder/Executive Director
20+ years in community development, nonprofit work and 5+ years in Men's Groups
Eric Smith
Technology Director
Leadership coach and facilitator
Chris Kyle
Board Member
Teacher, coach, and entrepreneur with 30+ years helping people and organizations find purpose and amplify their impact. Co-founder of The Big Tent Summit, founder and CEO of Launch Academy, and co-author of the #1 bestseller Soulful Leadership.
Matthew Jonas
Community Outreach
Nonprofit strategist
Reed Silberman
Community Outreach
Reed Silberman is an entrepreneur, former Wall Street professional, and action sports athlete who built Ink Monstr into a nationally recognized company and was named Colorado SBA Small Business Person of the Year. Today, he focuses on emotional intelligence and men’s work, serving on the board of HumanMen.org to help men grow in connection, purpose, and leadership.
George Kansas
Board Member
Co-Founder of The Big Tent Summit. Mentoring high performing men since 1992.