Check out our 2019-2020 Impact Report and get inspired by the ways that together we have made a measurable difference for Franklin Gateway youth and their families. Our work is collaborative and our results draw on the youth + parents + neighbors + staff + partners + advocates + donors…
This fall, we’re here for you and your family. YELLS is offering Virtual Programs designed to support and empower Franklin Gateway families and help youth rise as community leaders. YELLS is working in close partnership with Marietta City Schools to ensure your child thrives in virtual learning and has the…
We are so grateful for the heart and generosity of the Blackney Family. Tina and Paul Blackney heard the call to support our vital work, and they answered it! They were one of the first Community Champion Sponsors of our “Be A Voice for Marietta Youth” campaign. Their contribution helped…
74 Donors contributed, surpassing our goal and raising $34,721 to support our mission & empower our youth! A Successful “Be a Voice for Marietta Youth” Campaign When we shared our need, our community rose to the challenge and raised their voices for our youth! YELLS launched the “Be a Voice…
YELLS is excited to be offering virtual programming for Afterschool Program (K-5th) and Community Action Cafe (9-12th) students through a series of online sessions. Sessions will take place Mon. -Thurs. from Monday, April 20th – May 22nd.
Heidi Dasinger from Marietta Power & Water has been a long time supporter of YELLS. We want to give her a big shoutout for volunteering to bring a truly unique and valuable experience to our YELLS teens. Heidi knew that our YELLS Community Action Cafe teens work hard to develop…
YELLS wants to give a big shout out to Kim Gresh and S.A. White Oil Company for being such a generous supporter. Kim kicked off our “Be a Voice for Marietta Youth” fundraising campaign as our first Community Champion level sponsor. She had another surprise in store for us during…
Suntrust, now Truist, team members have become regulars at YELLS this year! They’ve proven how valuable community is to their team, making corporate engagement a priority. We’ve already welcomed three groups in 2020 alone! Each time they visit, they bring a large group of eager volunteers, and they have developed…
YELLS invites our supporters to invest in the youth and families who are investing in our shared community. YELLS relies on the generosity of individuals and partners like you. This year, Cobb County Commissioners made a recommendation that nonprofits no longer be supported by the County and eliminated a key…
YELLS staff and youth rung in 2020 with New Year’s Eve-themed activities that challenged us to think about how we can grow our skills and spread our impact in 2020. While our students were still enjoying their holiday break, our staff met to get a head start in putting the…
