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Youth Encouragement Services

Our mission is to enrich the lives of Nashville’s youth by providing opportunities that encourage them to reach their full potential spiritually, academically, socially, and physically through daily programming in a Christ-centered community.

About Us

Let's raise funds FORE the Kids!

 Youth Encouragement Services is proud to partner with you for the 24th annual YES Golf Challenge.


 Enjoy a day on the green, win some great prizes, and witness a remarkable eclipse from the magnificent Nashville Golf & Athletic Club. Whatever your motivation, let's raise funds FORE the Kids!


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Origin


YES has been serving children in South Nashville since 1956. Our mission has always been to serve our community and help kids reach their full potential. YES was originally known as “The Hobby Shop” due to the many workshops offered for youth to learn new skills and peak new interests.

Davidson County Enrollment Diversity


37.2%

Black or African American

30.8%

Hispanic/Latino

25.1%

White

3.7%

Asian or Asian Pacific Islander

2.9%

Two or more races

0.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native

0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander


At YES..

 

 According to USNEWS, in High School, college readiness is at 27.4%.  By providing opportunities that aren’t normally seen in our community, we are able to open many doors for our scholars. We offer support through our reading program, READY, and extra curricular activities like our Garden Club, which allow us to provide our children with an outlet to explore new hobbies while also helping on homework, assignments, and life. Our goal is to be the support and backbone for our scholars so they can become whatever their hearts desire.

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WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Building brighter futures for Nashville’s youth, one child at a time.

Donate Now!


Sponsor a child, event, or program.

Every $1.60 covers 1 child for 1 day.

Each contribution counts!


Join the teams supporting YES


Connect to one of our fundraisers, or start your own campaign! You can also designate us as the agency with Amazon Smiles & Kroger accounts


Become a volunteer


It requires over 600 volunteers to successfully operate our programs each year, and we need you! Use your time to invest in Nashville's future.


Become A Volunteer

It takes more than 600 volunteers for us to successfully run our programs each year. We need you!

Join Us

"Youth Encouragement Services is a great foundation for children to build character and a strong relationship with God."

Cheyenne - 10th Grader

"My children love YES so much they beg me to take them early and let them stay late."


Michael - Parent

"I think what YES is doing is great. I really enjoy working with the kids and spending time with them. I feel like I actually make the kids happy here!"

Sara - Volunteer

HELP US HELP OTHERS 

Support our students so they can thrive and achieve their goals

Your donation goes directly to supporting students

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