The question of whether a community is sustainable is far from simple. First we need to define community; Is it geographic, familial, educational, fiscal, etc.? So, we need to define sustainability for that community. Community is defined as “the experience of belonging” (Block, 2008). But belong to what? A club, a family, an educational institution? Each of these has the potential to be defined as a community. What about sustainability, understood as sustainable development (Morse, 2010)? In his 2010 book, “Sustainability: A Biological Perspective,” Morse explains that sustainability is the intersection of three areas: environment, economy and community. This raises the question: how can we explore “sustainable community,” when the very essence of sustainability uses community as a component? To look at this question another way, we will consider a basic philosophical argument: Premise 1: Sustainable development requires environment. Premise 2: Sustainable development requires economics. Premise 3: Sustainable development requires community. Conclusion: without community, there is no sustainable development. However, the purpose of this article is to discuss “sustainable communities”. This term, by definition, is circular, as community is a requirement for sustainability, according to Morse. The better question then is: what type of community best contributes to sustainability? Communities that foster male mentors are better suited to contribute to sustainability. Kopp and Hinkle (2006) bring together several sources to define a mentor. A mentor is an experienced guide or accomplished leader who may hold a senior position, rank, or status, and who possesses expertise and power, as well as a proven track record of achievement...... half of the document...... viewed from http://www.aann.org/journal/content/index.htmlKululanga et al.: Striving to promote male involvement in maternal health care in rural and urban settings in Malawi: a qualitative study. Reproductive Health 2011 8:36. doi:10.1186/1742-4755-8-36.Morse, S. (2010). Sustainability: a biological perspective. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.Pompper, D., & Adams, J. (2006). Under the microscope: Gender relations and the mentor-protégé. Public Relations Review, (32), 309-315. Retrieved from www.sciencedirect.comRhodes, J et al. (2008). The role of gender in the formation and duration of youth mentoring relationships. Journal of Professional Behavior, (72), 183-192. Retrieved from www.sciencedirect.comSpencer, R. (2007). “I just feel safe with him”: Emotional closeness in young men's mentoring relationships. Psychology of men and masculinity, 8(3), 185-198.