We Are YAAACE
Transforming Communities through Innovative Solutions
YAAACE
“The community is YAAACE.”
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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 Weeks•Starts Jan 12
Spirit of Math: Drills
As part of our NALE tutoring program your child can
$100
9 Weeks•Starts Jan 10
Small Ball
Have your child join the YAAACE development basketball league for a 9 week program from ages 4-11.
Free
9 Weeks•Starts 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
- Opportunity Gap
- Mitigating the gap for racialized and under-resourced communities through systemic intervention.
- Safer Communities
- Using strength-based approaches to create sustainable safety and peace within neighborhoods.
- Disrupting Pipelines
- Dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline through access to caring adults and reflective programming.
- Innovative Advocacy
- Advocating for data-driven, innovative solutions to address the root causes of community violence.
- Challenging Narratives
- Actively dismantling biased narratives and stereotypes regarding Black families and excellence.
- Institutional Change
- Ensuring accountability and transparency across the social service sector through best practices.
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