Youth Empowerment Through Learning Leading and Serving Inc.

“Kevin keefe laura keefe officer exec directo married”

“No review was or will be conducted.”

“Article i-purpose in their capacity as directors, the members of the board of directors (the "board") of youth empo\vennent through learning, leading and serving, inc. ('"yells") must act at all times in the best interests of yells. The purpose of this conflict ofinterest policy ('-policy") is to protect the interests of yells, as a ta.'<-exempt organization, when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interests of an officer or director of yells or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. This policy is also designed to inform directors of their duty to avoid conflicts of interests; to help inform the board about what constitutes a conflict of interest ("conflict of interest- or "conflict"): to assist the board in identifying and disclosing actual conflicts, potential conflicts (and those situations that create the appearance of a conflict) and to help ensure the avoidance of conflicts where necessary. L11is policy may be enforced against individual board members as described below. Article ii-definitions interested person any director, officer, or member of a committee with board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest, as defined below, is an "interested person." conflict of interest or conflict a '-conflict of interest- or "conflict" is a transaction or relationship which presents or may present a conflict between a director's obligations to yells and the director's personal, professional, or business interests - including, but not limited to, financial interests. Note: a financial interest is not necessarily a conflict of interest. Under article iii, section b, a person who has a financial interest may have a conflict of interest only if a board of disinterested directors or a disinterested committee determines that a conflict of interest exists. Financial interest a person has a "financial interest" if the person has, directly or indirectly, through business, investment, or family: oan ownership or investment interest in any entity with which yells has a transaction or arrangement, oa compensation arrangement with yells or with any entity or individual with which yells has a transaction or arrangement, or cia potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any entity or individual with which yells is negotiating a transaction or arrangement. Compensation compensation" includes direct and indirect remuneration as well as gifts or favors that are not insubstantial. Disinterested director a "disinterested director" is any director or member of a committee with board delegated powers, who does not have a conflict of interest. Disinterested person a 'odisinterested person' is any person who docs not have a conflict of interest. Disinterested committee a "disinterested committee" is any committee of the board that does not have a conflict of interest. Article ill- duties and procedures a.duty to avoid conflicts of interests directors have a fiduciary duty to conduct themselves without any conflicts to the interests of yells. In their capacity as directors, they must subordinate personal, individual business, third-party, and other interests to the welfare and best interests of yells. All conflicts of lnterest are not necessarily prohibited or harmful to yells. Ho\vever, full disclosure of all actual and potential conflicts of interest, and a detennination by the disinterested directors (or yells executive committee) - with the interested person(s) recused from participating in discussion and voting on the matter - are required. In addition, directors should seek to avoid those situations that might create the appearance of a conflict of interest and should disclose those situations to the board for consideration. B.duty to disclose conflicts of interests in connection vvith any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be gi”

“The board of directors approves the salary for the executive diretor.”

“The executive director approves the salary for staff in accordance with a budget presented to and approved annually by the board of directors.”

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“The yells afterschool program provides positive youth development, including leadership, art, recreation, character building, service learning, and academic support for elementary youth daily. We remained virtual during the 2020-2021 school year, with our team expertly navigating virtual programming, providing engaging workshops, emotional support and wellness, and individualized tutoring daily. The strategic and individualized instruction we offered youth was critical for offsetting the gaps from lost in-person school. Families benefited from support and resources in response to covid-19, including activity supply drop-offs, delivery of donated books, referrals to meet immediate needs, and parent support and family success check-in calls to provide parents with tools and coping strategies throughout the pandemic. Yells also raised funds to provide 19,326 in rental assistance to families struggling during the covid-19 pandemic.”

“The yells community action caf and teen program equips teens with real- world business and leadership skills as they manage a real coffee shop that serves as a hub for community-wide education, engagement, and empowerment. In 2020-2021, the yells community action caf remained virtual and creatively found ways for teens to continue to serve their community. High school youth developed marketable leadership and soft skills as they led the charge to serve "virtual cups of coffee" by uplifting their peers and community. Every teen created a resume and practiced virtual interviews before earning their role on an "apprenticeship team." they learned to effectively navigate various mediums as professionals and community leaders as they created digital fliers, professional emails, memes, social media posts, and other motivational messages. They also planned an outdoor, distanced "vibe and paint" event, "parking lot cinema" outdoor movie night, virtual talent show, and "family field day" to bring neighbors together safely and restore community connections. The youth's projects strengthen community bonds, foster a sense of neighborhood pride, and lead to long- term change as youth and their families believe in their ability to overcome challenges, develop support networks, achieve success in school, graduate ready for college and career, open the door to economic mobility, and continue to reinvest in their community. The professionalism, resume writing, networking, and interviewing skills we taught our youth proved fruitful as 9 yells teens secured jobs.”

“Yells returned to in-person programming beginning in june 2021 for the yells summer camp. We followed strict covid-19 prevention protocols and limited youth numbers for safety. Youth enjoyed daily affirmations, steam activities, book clubs, sports, team challenges, and choice clubs. Special in-house fieldtrips like laser tag and a petting zoo kept youth moving and learning. Our yells teens participated in an art fellowship track and a media production track and experimented with different artistic mediums, produced a short video, and hosted their first podcast through these initiatives, yells achieved the following outcomes in 2020- 2021: youth achieved academic success "100% graduation rate. 15 yells youth graduated high school this year, including 11/11 (100%) of our seniors, and an additional 4 yells youth who graduated a year early "96% (53/55) of yells youth were promoted on grade level. "88% of youth improved by a letter grade or maintained a b or above in math or ela. Youth developed the social emotional skills and self-efficacy to thrive in school and career "84% of yells youth showed increased levels of self-efficacy. "94% of yells high school youth agreed that "other people see me as a leader." "88% of yells high school youth reported that they felt they had made a positive impact on their community. "95% of yells parents rated their child's self-esteem and confidence after participating in yells as "excellent- or "very good." (this represents an increase from only 54% on pre-surveys.) "95% of yells parents indicated that yells is helping their child show more care and kindness. Families build a network of support: "94% of yells youth indicated that there is an adult who cares about them at yells. "100% of yells parents learned a new strategy to support their child's education at home. "91% of yells parents indicated that their family's involvement in yells has increased their success as a parent.”

“Program support 126,319 0 0 covid-19 fam assistance 19,326 -1,912 0 covid-19 fam assistance 50 0 0 total 145,695 -1,912 0”