Mentorship That Builds Confidence, Character, and Opportunity

Youth Empowerment for Success (YES) provides structured, relationship-centered mentorship for middle and high school students across Richmond and the greater Houston area.

OUR MISSION

Youth Empowerment for Success (YES) is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting at-risk youth through mentorship, guidance, and positive adult relationships. We partner with schools, families, and community organizations to help students build confidence, accountability, and life skills that support long-term success.

Why Mentorship Matters

  • Mentorship provides young people with consistent guidance, encouragement, and positive role models

  • It helps students build confidence, set meaningful goals, and develop strong character and leadership skills

  • Supportive mentoring relationships improve academic engagement, emotional well-being, and long-term success

  • Mentorship creates a sense of belonging and accountability that helps students stay motivated

  • It exposes young people to new perspectives, opportunities, and pathways for personal growth

  • Mentors help students develop healthy decision-making and problem-solving skills

WHAT WE DO

What Our Mentorship Program Provides

  • One-to-one and small-group mentorship

  • Character development and leadership skills

  • Creating safe, structured spaces where students thrive in school and in their communities

  • Supporting academic growth and positive decision-making through trusted mentorship

  • Empowering young people to build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills for lifelong success

  • Academic encouragement and goal-setting

  • Social-emotional support and healthy decision-making

  • Safe, structured, and supervised interactions

  • School-based and community-based programming

Partners

Schools, organizations, and community leaders working together to expand opportunities and support youth development.

WHO WE SERVE

WHO WE
SERVE
Our programs serve middle and high school students (grades 6–12) who benefit from consistent mentorship, positive role models, and supportive guidance during critical developmental years.

Programs are offered in collaboration with schools and community partners throughout Richmond and the greater Houston area.
Get Involved

Mentors

Adults committed to being consistent, positive role models for youth.

Apply to Be a Mentor

Partners

Schools and community organizations interested in collaboration and youth support.

Partner With Us

Supporters

Community members who believe in investing in youth success.

Join Founding Supporters

Mentor

Adults committed to guiding, encouraging, and investing in the next generation through consistent mentorship and positive leadership.

SUPPORT THE MISSION (DONATIONS COMING SOON)

Support the Mission

Youth Empowerment for Success is currently finalizing nonprofit banking arrangements. Donations will open soon.In the meantime, join our Founding Supporters list to receive updates and be notified as soon as giving officially opens.

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CONTACT

Interested in mentoring, partnering, or learning more?

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📍 Based in Richmond, Texas — Serving the Greater Houston Area

📧 [email protected]

Youth Empowerment for Success is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization.
EIN available upon request.

Youth Empowerment for Success does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or religion.