YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES INC
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Mission Statement
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) is a youth development organization in Boston that engages inner-city children and teens (ages 7-18) in year-round outdoor, recreational sports and leadership programs. YES's mission is to inspire and challenge youth with physical and mental activities that foster life-long respect for self, others, and the environment.
About This Cause
There is a tremendous unmet need in Boston for out-of-school time programs. YES is a safe haven for inner-city Boston youth who often lack positive role models and have limited access to outdoor activities. Our unique sports-based programs expose youth to new activities such as skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, rock climbing, track & field, fishing, sailing, and surfing – among many other outdoor activities. YES incorporates career programming, employment training and community service into our high-impact leadership programs for middle and high school students. During 2015, over 1,600 children and teens from nearly every Boston neighborhood participated in YES programs. The majority of youth served by YES live in low-to-moderate income households based on Area Income Limits. Nearly one out of three youth served live in single-parent households. Girls comprise 45% of participants in the organization overall. Organization-wide demographics indicate that 3 out of 5 youth served by YES are minorities. This year, 100% of YES high school seniors graduated and will attend college in the fall.