Who We Are?

Murphy Mentoring Group, Inc. (MMG) is a not-for profit 501 c3 Corporation. It is the brainchild of husband-and-wife team, Dedrick and Jennifer Murphy founded October 2009. Although MMG was officially established in 2009 the founders have been providing quality leadership and mentorship for over 20 years. Since inception, MMG has served over 1500 children, youth, and families in Central and parts of Northern Indiana. We provide services to youth ages 6-18 that need guidance and support, specializing in assisting youth with basic living skills, social skills, responsibility, coping skills, anger management, goal setting, and overall character development. We not only work with the youth but the family. We provide family support and training/educational programming for parents and caregivers as well. We pride ourselves in providing highly trained mentors and group facilitators with integrity. Most of the youth and families served notice an increased capacity to manage difficulties and navigate day to day living.

Mission

To impact the lives of children, youth, and families by influencing them to grow, develop, and reach their greatest potential through educational services and compassionate mentorship.

Vision

To serve as a catalyst that initiates change in children, youth, and families in the communities that we serve. It is our hope to empower the families we serve to have the skills to navigate difficulties, and the knowledge to access additional services when needed.

Our Programs

Most of our one- to-one services are referral based. Please contact us for more information.

Our Leadership

Jennifer Murphy

Executive Director/Co-Founder

Dedrick Murphy

Director of Programs/Co-Founder

Harold J. Wicks Sr

Chief Financial Officer

Jamila Wise

Secretary

Davina Allen-Bailey

Board of Directors

Dayvid Brown

Board of Directors

William Speed

Board of Directors

Carol Speed

Board of Directors

Tyrone Bailey Sr.

Board of Directors

The Respite House of Marion County

The Respite House of Marion County is our newest program designed to support youth ages 6–17 living with identified emotional disabilities or behavioral challenges. We provide short-term, facility-based care that gives caregivers a much-needed break while ensuring youth receive the structure, safety, and compassion they deserve.

Our home is more than a place of supervision it is a therapeutic environment where young people are guided by trained staff in developing social-emotional skills, practicing positive behaviors, and engaging in enriching activities. We know that families facing daily stress need reliable support, and we are committed to walking alongside them with dignity and respect.

Every child deserves a safe space where their potential is nurtured, and every caregiver deserves the peace of mind that their child is in capable, caring hands. At The Respite House, we create moments of rest, renewal, and growth for youth and families alike.

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