Youth Equipped to Succeed

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$164,100 raised by 120 donors

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$190,000 Goal

A connected student is a protected student.® 

Serving K-12 Grade Students:

HOPE and CONNECTION are the core of the Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES) mission.

Through positive youth development programs of: Motivational Assemblies (large assemblies), Wellness Education (researched-based; TEKS aligned), and Peer-to-Peer Mentoring (unique in-school model), our programs are equipping K-12 grade students to say, "YES!" to their dreams and goals, and "no" to risk factors. 

Our programs present powerful messages in a highly engaging format, addressing critical issues in today's youth culture from mental health, bullying/cyberbullying, standardized testing, online and technology safety, healthy relationships, sexual health, alcohol, drugs (including fentanyl and opioids), and more.    

Resourcing Parents and Educators:

In addition to our student programming, we provide training and resources for parents and educators to help them better connect and communicate with the students in their lives on these critical issues. Here are free resources you can access TODAY:

  • Motivational Moments Mini Video Series: Created for students, these short videos and discussion guides will help you start meaningful conversations with your students.
  • Connections E-Newsletter: Each month, you will receive free resources such as insightful online articles, the YES Motivational Moments Mini Video Series and discussion guide, and more! To sign up, please click here and select the "Parent Resources" box.

The YES Impact:

Below is a snapshot of the impact we made during the 2023-2024 school year:

  • 242,229 K-12th grade students reached!
  • 16,191 parents and educators resourced!
  • 1,886 programs given!
  • 131 school districts impacted!
  • 529 elementary, middle, and high schools reached!
  • 12 Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Programs in DFW
    • Hillcrest High School (Dallas ISD)/ L.G. Pinkston High School (Dallas ISD) / North Dallas High School (Dallas ISD) / Sunset P-TECH (Dallas ISD) / Lakeview Centennial High School (Garland ISD) / North Garland High School (Garland ISD)/ Naaman Forest High School (Garland ISD)/ Rowlett High School (Garland ISD) / Garland High School (Garland ISD) / Plano Senior High School (Plano ISD) / Southwest High School (Fort Worth ISD; 2 Programs)

THANK YOU!

We are grateful for your support of the YES mission:

Growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope!

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Mission

Growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope.

Needs

67% of the elementary, middle, and high schools we serve in Texas are classified as Title I campuses. Educators believe so strongly in our programs that they reserve funds to help pay for a portion of the cost, but that only covers 32 percent of our budget. Donations are critical in helping to fund the implementation of our programs, ultimately impacting more student lives in our community.

Equity Statement

Youth Equipped to Succeed is made up of unique individuals from all walks of life, yet we come together to serve the mission of: Growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope. We respect, value, and celebrate diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are empowered and heard. We believe this is what better connects us to the students, parents, and educators we serve from all cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. We are committed to modeling diversity within our board of directors’ governance, staff members, community partners and volunteers, and strive to continue an ongoing conversation and reflection of our efforts.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Youth Equipped to Succeed

other names

Just Say Yes

Tax id (EIN)

27-0005595

Guidestar

Causes

Education - K-12

Operating Budget

$3,000,000 - $9,999,999

Counties Served

Collin, Dallas, Tarrant

BIPOC Serving

Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

PO Box 670863
Dallas, TX 75367

Phone

972-437-0002

Email

info@justsayyes.org

Website

https://www.justsayyes.org

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