Concerned with the high rate of youth who are reaching adulthood and the workforce without the proper skills to succeed in life, the Youth Essential Skills (YES) non-profit organization was formed with the hope to improve the opportunities for the underserved. The vision, mission and programs are as follows:
Vision Youth are successful in life and are socially responsible in the community and competitive in the workplace.
Mission Provide underserved youth, ages 8-22, with essential skills through mentoring, networking and training that increase opportunities for social responsibility in the community and in the workplace
Programs, Funding and Youth
- Programs are be delivered via workshops using skilled professionals, subject matter experts and/or college students.
- Partnerships exist with community and faith-based organizations.
- YES seeks youth from the community and through partnering with existing organizations serving youth.
- Although programs are initially within the Inland Empire, YES has the desire to service all youth throughout California
Seeking Change
Youth Strategies for Success = Successful Adults
Key Ways We Deliver Offerings
Strategies for reaching our Youth:
- Workshops with Food, Fun and Free
- Social Media with What, When, Where
- Mentoring with Caring, Sharing
- Networking with Friends
We Invite Others to Join Us
Seeking contributions for sharing knowledge, skills, and abilities with our Youth:
- Business Professionals, Educators
- Community Leaders
- Parents, Grandparents, Guardians
- Volunteers
Ways to Give to Youth Essential Skills
Interested in contributing financially towards our vision? Here are three ways you may donate to Y.E.S...
- PayPal (CLICK HERE to be directed to our PayPal page)
- Zelle (Through our e-mail: info@youthessentialskills.com)
- Mail (P O Box 8335 Redlands, CA 92375)
We thank you in advance. Your gift is greatly appreciated.
Our Board of Directors
Dr. Margaret Hatcher Ed. D.
Board of Directors Chair
margaret@youthessentialskills.com
Afarah Board, PhD
President and CEO
afarah@youthessentialskills.com
John Solomon
Finance Director
Solomon.tutorial@gmail.com
Michelle Mitchell
Secretary
Mitchell.fam55@yahoo.com
Diane Alford
Member
Dyanalford54@gmai.com
Debbie Franklin
Member
debbie@youthessentialskills.com
Shayna Parsha
Student Member
shaynaparsha@gmail.com
Rachel Solomon
Member
Rachel.pr.solomon@gmail.com
Monte Stewart, EdD
Student Member
Montes4golf@aol.com