Empowering Our Youth
Strengthens Our Future
Youth Empowerment Services Inc. (Y.E.S.) is a certified nonprofit dedicated to providing support, resources, and life-changing opportunities for young people in our community. The mission of Y.E.S. is to engage young people and align their needs for emergency shelter, counseling support, educational services, and technical training. In doing so, we provide opportunities for youth to overcome challenges and re-engage with family, friends, and their community.
WHO WE ARE
We provide youth with safety, support, and a path to a better future—anchored by a vision to build something greater for our community.
WHAT WE DO
We provide shelter, education, mentorship, and life skills—meeting urgent needs while building long-term success.
HOW WE BUILD FUTURES
Through hands-on programs in technology, business, arts, and leadership, we prepare youth for real-world opportunities.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Your support fuels this mission—through donations, mentorship, and community partnerships that change lives.
About Us
Empowering youth. Strengthening communities. Building a better future.
Our state-of-the-art Multi-Cultural Emergency Community Center, Anchor In The Storm, is being developed to serve as a beacon of hope, offering safety, guidance, and pathways to success.
Promoting access to safe shelter, education, and essential care for youth in need
Connecting community partners, donors, and resources to create lasting impact
- Providing a 24/7 safe haven for youth facing crisis and instability
- Focused on proven programs that foster growth, confidence, and opportunity
- Our initiatives are designed to inspire, uplift, and transform lives
Youth facing poverty encounter real challenges—our mission is to meet them with real solutions and opportunities.
Three Programs. One Mission
S.T.A.R.S.
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Straight Talk About Real Situations
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An inmate self-help program at Niagara Correctional Facility, established in 2020, focused on personal growth, accountability, and positive change through honest dialogue and self-reflection. Who are you.
G-POPS
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A Brotherhood with a Purpose
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G-POPS is a movement of Grandfathers united to uplift and support youth through mentorship, presence, and community events like the annual Back-To-School Cookout—providing supplies, encouragement, and hope.
ANCHOR IN THE STORM
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A Safe Place When It Matters Most
- A 24/7 emergency shelter and community center being developed to provide youth with safety, stability, and a path forward. Designed as a refuge for those facing crisis, it will offer support, structure, and opportunity when it’s needed most.
