The Vision
A generation of healthy, responsible, committed, and productive youths impacting their families and communities.
The Mission
The mission of the Youth Empowerment Services (Y.E.S.) is to empower youth, families and communities to comprehend, embrace and practice decision making that ultimately results in a healthy productive lifestyle.
Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. offers innovative approaches that connect youth, families and communities to opportunities igniting success.
The History
The Youth Empowerment Services (Y.E.S.) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)community action organization that was founded in 1998 in the state of South Carolina. The vision to form this group was given to Roslin J. Fields, M.Ed. who was born and raised in the downtown Charleston, South Carolina Area. She has taught in various local public schools for more than 25 years and has served as a foster parent. For years, Ms. Fields has been an integral part of organizations that are dedicated to raising the standard in communities.
The Youth Empowerment Services is comprised of over 50 volunteers form various walks of life who possess the passion and desire to touch lives through caring and commitment. The purpose of the organization is to empower youth to avoid at-risk behaviors that may lead to violence, drugs, alcohol, and sex outside of marriage. The organization's ultimate goal is to motivate youth to become productive members of their communities.
The Program is focused on, but not exclusive to, youth between the ages of 9 to 19 and incorporates positive peer motivation and mentoring. The lessons and activities are thought-provoking, life-changing and relevant to the interests of today's youth. Y.E.S. collaborates with faith communities, schools and social service organizations to establish and run programs for underserved communities.
For more information or for presentations to your youth group contact:
Roslin J. Fields
Youth Empowerment Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 41784
North Charleston, SC 29423
Telephone: (843) 767-9969
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