Youth & Neighbors Shape the Future of Franklin Gateway
Youth-Led Service: By YELLS Youth, For Community
YELLS Youth Lead Community Advocacy
More Than Hot Cocoa: Youth Leaders Bringing Community Together
Finding Our Piece in Community
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
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
The YELLS Afterschool Program provides academic enrichment, leadership and character development, art, recreation, and community service opportunities to elementary-age students.
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
Our internships and paid positions let you gain experience in a dynamic workplace as you change the lives of young people.
Volunteer
By volunteering with YELLS, you can changes the lives of young people by modeling servant-leadership.
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.