Quotes from YES Youth

The YES program has given me hope for my future, as well as my daughters.

Amanda C. (21)

My life wasn’t going anywhere, but now I feel like I am succeeding.

Jennifer B. (19)

The YES program means to me a better chance of life.

Niquole P. (16)

[YES gives me the] opportunity to get my life back on track and make something of myself. To learn responsibility for myself and get the training I need to get a great career.

Matt M. (18)

YES means that I have a new chance to make something of my life.

Levi B. (21)

YES program means achieving goals and working to become successful. I’m really glad I’m part of it.

Vanessa G. (19)

Academic improvement is helping me graduate from high school and look into college.

Gabrielle A. (17)

[YES] helps kids learn what is important and what you need in life to get a good job.

Samantha S. (18)

The YES program helped me to obtain my CNA, which may have otherwise not been possible.

Melissa W. (21)

The [YES] Program gives me something that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Maria G. (21)

[YES program staff] helps me with my problems and understands me, and treats me like an individual.

Jolie R. (21)

They [YES staff] have helped me to become more independent, and also helped me to further my education.

Kristen R. (21)

They [YES staff] make you wanna put forth effort in accomplishing your dreams.

Danette S. (18)

YES means an opportunity to ensure my daughter’s future by giving me a chance to better myself and further my education. YES is my chance at a brighter future.

Britanya S. (21)