Men Who Care Global co-founder Ron Leeper (second from left in orange shirt) talks to a group of young men in uptown Charlotte. The organization was formed to demonstrate positive values.

Men Who Care Global, a coalition of black men committed to demonstrating positive values and community-based solutions, will return to the streets of uptown Charlotte during New Year’s Eve festivities.

The group was formed in early summer after police arrested 70 people – mostly young, African American males – during an uptown melee on Memorial Day weekend. On July 4, the group organized more than 200 volunteers to walk the uptown streets as a model for proper behavior.

Construction executive Ron Leeper, who helped organize the group, said the group’s goal for New Year’s Eve is for everyone to get home safely.

The group said it also wanted to remind parents of the city’s new curfew that applies to children under 16.

“Men Who Care will be engaging our young people, letting them know we care and modeling the kind of behavior we want them to exhibit,” Leeper said. “…We can make Charlotte a safe and special place for all of our children.”

The men, -- all wearing bright orange T-shirts -- will have tables and tents set up throughout the uptown area and will be handing out information about mentoring, job training, G.E.D.s as well as give-aways for young people who stop in.

The group says more volunteers are needed. If interested, contact Leeper at Leeper ronl@leeperconstruction.com or 704-334-3223.

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