Providing Mentorship for

Life’s Greatest Transitions

Empowering Our Youth Mentally, Physically, & Spiritually

Summer Empowerment Programs

Preparing Rising Middle & High School Students Academically, Socially, and Emotionally

Registration is now open for our summer programming. In addition to our program for rising 9th graders, we are excited to introduce a new Summer Empowerment Program for rising 6th graders in D97. Spaces are limited, so please make sure you secure your student’s space by registering below.  

Empowerment = Education + Experience + Exposure

Our strategic approach is built around a belief in the potential of each student, but also an awareness of the obstacles many face on the path to success.

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Our Programs

GRADES 6-8

Middle School

Middle School is a critical point where youth go through their first major school transition while tackling issues such as self-worth, values, and identity more than ever. Our programs reach students who benefit most from extra-curricular opportunities by providing the tools & relationships to navigate life successfully.

GRADES 9-12

High School

The transition to high school creates another major opportunity to impact the lives of students. We support students as they enter high school as well as throughout their high school careers. Our programs provide a community outside the classroom where students can belong, be active, be challenged, and be excellent.

COLLEGE & PROFESSIONAL

Post-Graduation

The relationships built within YEMBA don’t end at graduation. Students continue their mentorship journey as they pursue higher education, internships, career opportunities. Graduates returning to YEMBA play an important role in inspiring our mentees and junior mentors to pursue college educations or career training.

SPECIAL YEMBA EDITION

Dark Matter Coffee

Designed by an alumni of YEMBA’s 1st graduating class, all proceeds from this coffee bag enable us to continue enriching the lives of students through mentorship.

Become a YEMBA Advocate or Sponsor.

YEMBA Inc. is  a recognized 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering our youth with life-long learning and service experience through group mentorship that will equip them with knowledge and tools for leadership development and success in life. Your tax-deductible gift provides caring mentors and life-changing experiences for young people who face steep challenges.

DONATIONS

Not only could I grow in my basketball skills, I grew as a man. The most valuable thing I learned was my attitude. I could change my ways to become a better person. Basketball workshops helped rejuvenate my muscles and remember the basics. If I could, I rate this life skill mentoring workshop 1,000 on a scale of 1-10! This program taught me how to be a man and be a positive example. I’d like for other schools to experience this so their boys can learn and prosper.
— Steven C. , 8th grade