Activity Samples

Read through and watch the videos for the following “YELLSy” experiential activity ideas. Marble Pipeline Objective: Work as a team to get a series of...

Partner Spotlight: Little Free Library

We are thrilled to announce that we now have our very own Little Free Library here on campus at YELLS! Little Free Libraries are community...

Mentoring Retreat 2023

The 2023-2024 Mentoring Retreat was a huge success! Each year, to welcome our “Bigs” into the Mentoring program, we host a retreat that emphasizes and...

Fair Oaks Surveys / Encuestas para Fair Oaks

Help Design Fair Oaks’ New Youth Program! / Ayuda a Diseñar el Futuro Programa para Jóvenes de Fair Oaks Parent Survey / Encuesta para Padres...

Marietta Country Club’s ThanksGIVING Classic raises $150,000 for YELLS!

YELLS has enjoyed abundant holiday blessings this year thanks to the generosity, hard work, and community spirit of the Marietta Country Club.  For the past...

YELLS empowers youth to rise as active, healthy, and productive servant-leaders within their communities.


Our innovative programs combine mentorship, leadership development, academic achievement, community involvement, and service learning.


Mentoring Program

Mentoring Program
By matching high-school "Bigs" with elementary-school "Littles," the YELLS Mentoring Program fosters an ethos of service and helps students develop as servant-leaders.

Afterschool Program

Afterschool Program
The YELLS Afterschool Program provides academic enrichment, leadership and character development, art, recreation, and community service opportunities to elementary-age students.

Community Action Café

Community Action Café
At once a gathering space for the community and a teen program promoting leadership, financial literacy, and career development, the Café program enlivens the Franklin Gateway community.

Work at YELLS

Work at YELLS
Our internships and paid positions let you gain experience in a dynamic workplace as you change the lives of young people.

Volunteer

Volunteer
By volunteering with YELLS, you can changes the lives of young people by modeling servant-leadership.

Contribute

Contribute
By giving money, supplies, or technology to YELLS, you join a set of donors and community partners working to bring innovative opportunities to young people in Marietta.