NOVEMBER 2025
EVENT RECAP
A Very Thankful Friendsgiving 2025
We would like to say thank you to everyone that stopped by our first ever Friendsgiving Open House! We opened the doors to our new facility for our students, their families, and community partners to come in and learn about all the great things we have going on. Welcoming new and familiar faces, we all came together to celebrate the season of giving and the growth of our youth and programs.
And a huge THANK YOU to our Friendsgiving sponsors! Your continued support and belief in our mission is greatly appreciated!
YEMBA ON NBC NEWS
Check out our segment on NBC News, being recognized as a 2025 NBC Universal Local Impact Grant recipient!
PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Mentorship Empowerment Training & Alumni Plus Enrollment Now Open
We are currently looking for Jr. Mentors! M.E.T. is for high school students interested in empowering middle school students academically, socially, and emotionally alongside our supportive program team. Sign up below!
Registration for Alumni Plus is also open! Alumni Plus is for former YEMBA mentees as well as any OPRF high school student seeking leadership development, academic and life-skills support, and a strong peer community. Meetings are monthly.
SIGN-UP: M.E.T.
SIGN-UP: ALUMNI PLUS
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Our YEMBA Amazon Wishlist is up!
We’re so grateful for the amazing funders who keep YEMBA’s programs thriving—but it truly takes a village to keep supporting our kids! If you’d like to pitch in, check out our Amazon Wishlist. Every little bit helps—from supplies to snacks to making our space even more welcoming.
Not able to give right now? No problem! Sharing our list with your friends and community is just as powerful. Together, we make YEMBA strong!
AMAZON WISHLIST HERE!
YEMBA is also looking for passionate volunteers!
Join us in empowering young people through mentorship, leadership development, and community support. Whether you can give a few hours a month or a few hours a week, your time can make a real difference in shaping the lives of youth. If you believe in building stronger futures and stronger communities, we’d love to have you on our team. Email kpalles@yemba-inc.org to learn more and get involved at YEMBA today!
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
Happy Apple Pie Shop, Daly Bagel, Carnivore Butcher, Carnival Grocery Store, and Style Society!
