CBS46 visited the Community Action Cafe to hear from YELLS youth about what we’re doing to keep youth on the right track and positively shaping their neighborhood. Read more here, and check out the video below:
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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 MemberWhen 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 2012Because we learn about the community [from community members] we are more knowledgeable about the needs of the community.
ToriYELLS allowed me to see that all people have something to offer.
Imani, YELLS BigAt [the Community Action Café] we get people who sacrifice so much for us, and that motivates us to help those around us.
ToriThe way people see you changes when you help them address a problem in the community.
AshamiI take everything I learned from YELLS everywhere I go. Your vision is truly being lived out through students like me.
Jonah, YELLS BigYELLS 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 BigThe 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 ParentIt’s all positive energy in here!
Devin, YELLS Graduate