In January 1993, a group of men met in Orange County with the intention of forming a local chapter of The 100 Black Men of America.

The group had already recognized that the 100 Black Men was one of the most influential organizations in the nation and could bring a fresh and much needed mechanism to the African American community in Orange County. The 100 Black Men of Orange County was conceived to improve the quality of life for African Americans and other minorities living and working in the area. In April 1993, the Orange County chapter of the 100 Black Men of America was incorporated. The organization was chartered in June 1993, with 28 members led by founding President Eugene Wheeler.

Today, the 100 Black Men of Orange County, Inc., (100 BMOC) is comprised of dedicated members committed to service in the areas of Education, Mentoring, Economic Development and Empowerment, Health and Wellness, and Information Technology. “Real Men Giving Real Time”

Our Mission:

"To empower the African American community by providing focused, effective, participatory leadership that improves public policy and enhances the overall education, social and economic status of minorities. We shall do this by coordinating our efforts with other Orange County organizations and focusing our attention on systemic issues that impede African Americans from achieving a higher quality of life.

"The 100 Black Men of Orange County, Inc., is committed to developing and strengthening a partnership between home, school and community of young African American males with the objective of ensuring that each element of the partnership work together in the best interest of all African American males. Moreover, the 100 BMOC, Inc. firmly believes that a strengthened partnership between home, school, community, will result in an enriched Orange County.

To that end, the 100 Black Men of Orange County is proud of its signature program, Passport to the Future, where scholarships are given to young men who successfully complete the four-year program from their freshmen to senior years of high school.