$4,460 raised by 8 donors
4% complete
$100,000 Goal
Why Your Gift Today Matters
On Giving Day, your gift to YES does more than fund a program — it multiplies HOPE. Thanks to a generous $40,000 challenge match, every dollar stretches to equip a student, a family, or a school community with tools that change lives forever. The need has never been greater, but neither has the opportunity: one gift today helps YES reach more students, more campuses, and more families than ever before.
Give Students a Bigger "YES!"
Our programs give K–12th grade students a bigger “YES!” in their lives by meeting them where they are and addressing the critical topics they face daily—like bullying and cyberbullying, anxiety, substance abuse, online safety, mental health, healthy relationships, and more.
What YOUR Gift Makes Possible
Your gift brings HOPE and transformative connection to K–12 students through YES programs:
Wellness Education — research-based, TEKS-aligned programs addressing mental health, bullying, digital safety, healthy relationships, substance abuse (including fentanyl and opioids), and more.
Mentoring — our unique in-school mentoring model builds connection and resilience both through peer-to-peer and adult mentorship.
Your gift also equips parents and educators with free resources like our Motivational Moments Mini-Video Series and the monthly Connections E-Newsletter.
Transformative Connection
Here is a snapshot of the impact we made during the 2024-2025 school year:
276,664 K–12 students equipped with hope and connection
1,950 programs delivered across North Texas and beyond
153 school districts partnered with YES
563 elementary, middle, and high school campuses reached
Every student reached is a life protected, a future redirected, and a vision renewed. On Giving Day, YOU make it possible for students to discover their value, their vision, and their HOPE.
And beyond today, YOUR investment fuels the future—equipping #theNextGen with the tools, connections, and confidence they need to thrive for years to come.
Growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope.
67% of the elementary, middle, and high schools we serve in Texas are Title I campuses. Educators believe so strongly in YES programs that they allocate funds to cover a portion of the cost—but that support accounts for only 30% of our annual budget.
That’s why your gift matters. It costs just $7.76 to equip one student with hope and connection. Donations close the gap, making it possible to deliver programs to more schools and ultimately transform more student lives in our community.
YES comprises unique individuals from all walks of life. Yet, we come together to serve the mission of: Growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope. We respect, value, and celebrate diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are empowered and heard. We believe this is what better connects us to the students, parents, and educators we serve from all cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. We are committed to modeling diversity within our board of directors’ governance, staff members, community partners, and volunteers, and strive to continue an ongoing conversation and reflection of our efforts.
Organization name
Youth Equipped to Succeed
other names
Just Say Yes
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$3,000,000 - $9,999,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
PO Box 670863