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Our Impact

Y.O.U. is dedicated to continuing to serve the youth that need us the most.

Y.O.U. serves more than 1,600 youth and reaches more than 4,000 family members each year.

We do this through afterschool and summer learning programs, clinical counseling, street outreach, and parent engagement programs. These services have a powerful and positive impact on youth's academic, social and emotional development.

  • 93

    of Y.O.U. youth report greater confidence after participating in Y.O.U. programs.

  • 85

    of Y.O.U. youth are improving or maintaining their academic achievement.

  • 88

    of Y.O.U. caregivers feel more involved in their child’s learning because of Y.O.U.

  • 96

    of Y.O.U. youth report strong academic motivation.

  • 91

    of Y.O.U. youth demonstrate strong leadership skills.

  • 94

    of Y.O.U. youth report knowing how to make healthy choices.

See Y.O.U.’s impact through the voices of the youth we serve.

As youth and their families utilize our services, they express unique stories and experiences. Immerse yourself in these stories through our videos.

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Video Gallery

Click on the arrows below to play the following videos of our youth and families.

Creating a World of Opportunity 2024

Creating a World of Opportunity

A World of Opportunity 2020

The Opportunity Gap

Meet the 2019 Art Awardees

A World of Opportunity

Kid Principal Kadyn

Kid Principal Zamora

Growing up with Y.O.U.

Y.O.U. Means Family

Elementary Matters

I am Unlimited Potential

Want to see more impact? Check out Y.O.U.’s latest annual report for more youth stories and examples of our impact.

Annual Reports