BE WHAT I DIDN'T SEE.
Mentoring boys. Building character. Restoring purpose. REASSEMBLE is a faith-rooted, community-focused organization helping young men become the example the next generation needs.
Connect With Us →Our Mission
EVERY BOY DESERVES AN EXAMPLE.
REASSEMBLE exists to mentor, guide, and empower boys ages 13–18 by connecting them with positive male role models, encouraging strong character, and helping them recognize their purpose and potential.
We are rooted in faith and committed to serving families and our wider community with care and respect.
BECOME THE EXAMPLE.
BUILD THE BROTHERHOOD.
CHANGE THE FUTURE.
THE FOUR PILLARS
Positive role models, guidance, and encouragement.
Integrity, respect, responsibility, and accountability.
Confidence, wise decisions, and service.
Connection, belonging, and lifting one another up.
MENTOR. DEVELOP. EMPOWER.
These are the areas REASSEMBLE aims to develop. Specific sessions, enrollment details, and schedules will be announced once confirmed.
Mentoring & Guidance
Supportive relationships and meaningful conversations with positive male role models.
Life Skills & Character
Communication, goal-setting, discipline, conflict resolution, and responsibility.
Faith, Leadership & Service
Discovering purpose, developing leadership, and giving back to the community.
THE ALVIN “TEXAS”
SMITH COMPETITION.
A nationwide drawing competition inviting young men to imagine, create, and show the future they want to see.
“Be What I Didn’t See — Draw the Future You Want to See.”
Open to every parish.
Boys ages 13–18 living in any of Jamaica’s 14 parishes. REASSEMBLE membership is not required.
November 2–15, 2026
Entries close November 15 at 11:59 p.m. Jamaica time. Winners announced November 22.
Draw your vision.
Create an original hand-drawn piece that expresses the future you want to see.
Amounts in USD. REASSEMBLE intends to purchase the three winning physical originals; these are artwork purchase amounts, not cash participation prizes.
Ready to create?
One original drawing per artist. Entries open November 2 and close November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Jamaica time. Winners announced November 22, 2026.
Submit your drawing →Read the official competition rules before entering. A parent or guardian must submit for artists under 18. Copyright remains with the artist unless separately agreed in writing.
CHAD R. SMITH
Founder & Executive Director
BE WHAT I DIDN'T SEE.
Sometimes, the greatest purpose is born from recognizing what was missing.
REASSEMBLE was founded on a simple but powerful belief: every young man deserves to be seen, heard, encouraged, and reminded that his future is greater than his circumstances.
For founder Chad R. Smith, the words “Be What I Didn't See” represent more than a motto. They are a call to action—a commitment to become the encouragement, guidance, leadership, and positive example that a young person may be searching for.
REASSEMBLE is built on the understanding that a boy's present circumstances do not have to determine the man he becomes. With mentorship, faith, accountability, and genuine support, young men can discover their worth, develop their character, and begin to see possibilities beyond what surrounds them.
The mission is not simply to help boys succeed. It is to help them believe that they matter, that their voices have value, and that their stories are still being written.
Through REASSEMBLE, Chad seeks to inspire a generation of young men who will not only overcome obstacles but become examples of strength, compassion, integrity, and leadership for those who follow.
Because sometimes, changing a young man's future begins with one person choosing to show up.
And that is the heart of REASSEMBLE. Be What I Didn't See.
“I may not be able to change every young man's past, but I can help him see that his past does not have to define his future.”
— Chad R. Smith, Founder & Executive Director
HELP A YOUNG MAN RISE.
Parents and guardians, prospective mentors, community partners, and supporters are invited to express interest in REASSEMBLE's mission.
Adult mentor involvement will require appropriate youth-safety screening and safeguards before participation.
Express Interest →Families
Learn about future opportunities for boys ages 13–18.
Mentors
Explore how to be a consistent and encouraging role model.
Community Partners
Help strengthen opportunities for young men and their communities.
LET'S CONNECT.
REASSEMBLE
Questions about mentorship, partnerships, or the Alvin "Texas" Smith Competition? Send us an inquiry.
For privacy, please do not include sensitive information about children in your message. The Alvin "Texas" Smith Competition does not yet accept artwork uploads through this contact form.