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Tag: youth spotlight

Youth Spotlight: Josue Vallecillo

Josue first started attending YELLS as a ninth grader who hadn’t quite figured out who he was yet. Now, as he enters his senior year, he has grown into a confident young leader, community advocate, and changemaker who is helping shape the future of the neighborhood he calls home. Over…

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Laura October 23, 2026 October 23, 2026Uncategorized Community Action Cafe, YELLS, youth spotlight
  • I take everything I learned from YELLS everywhere I go. Your vision is truly being lived out through students like me.
    Jonah, YELLS Big
    YELLS allowed me to see that all people have something to offer.
    Imani, YELLS Big
    When we first came to America we were timid. When we came to YELLS my mentality changed… YELLS has helped me to keep my family together and organized. Taking care of kids by YELLS is wonderful!
    Patience Ehehom, YELLS advocate since 2012
    YELLS has been a medium where I can actively change a life, and actively manipulate my own life to be what I want it to be.
    Ana, YELLS Big
    At [the Community Action Café] we get people who sacrifice so much for us, and that motivates us to help those around us.
    Tori
    The way people see you changes when you help them address a problem in the community.
    Ashami
    The kids don’t always talk about their day at school, but they always want to talk about their day at YELLS.
    Tosha Freeman, Afterschool Program Parent
    It’s all positive energy in here!
    Devin, YELLS Graduate
    Because we learn about the community [from community members] we are more knowledgeable about the needs of the community.
    Tori
    The kids out here [on Franklin Road] are all looking for a better future, and we help them find that better future.
    Ashami, Hospitality and Service Team Member
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