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We Are YAAACE

Transforming Communities through Innovative Solutions

YAAACE

Community Focus
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“The community is YAAACE.”

DJ
Devon JonesDirector & Founder

Our Mission

Empowering our community through purpose.

YAAACE is a Black-led organization providing culturally reflective programs to mitigate the opportunity gap for racialized and under-resourced communities.

Founded in 2007, YAAACE serves 1000+ families annually across a range of vital sectors.

AcademicsAthleticsEmploymentIntervention
Founded
2007
Youth Hired
960+
Families
20K+
Participants
15K+

Our Offerings

Featured Programs

Free
18 WeeksStarts Jan 12

Spirit of Math: Drills

As part of our NALE tutoring program your child can

$100
9 WeeksStarts Jan 10

Small Ball

Have your child join the YAAACE development basketball league for a 9 week program from ages 4-11.

Free
9 WeeksStarts Jan 15

Robotics

Have your child join the YAAACE development basketball league for a 9 week program from ages 4-11.

Our Impact Strategy

The Key Issues

01
Opportunity Gap
Opportunity Gap
Mitigating the gap for racialized and under-resourced communities through systemic intervention.
02
Safer Communities
Safer Communities
Using strength-based approaches to create sustainable safety and peace within neighborhoods.
03
Disrupting Pipelines
Disrupting Pipelines
Dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline through access to caring adults and reflective programming.
04
Innovative Advocacy
Innovative Advocacy
Advocating for data-driven, innovative solutions to address the root causes of community violence.
05
Challenging Narratives
Challenging Narratives
Actively dismantling biased narratives and stereotypes regarding Black families and excellence.
06
Institutional Change
Institutional Change
Ensuring accountability and transparency across the social service sector through best practices.
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