YES!

Founded in Golden by two female Colorado natives. YES! helps teens in Haiti transition out of the orphanage system. YES! teaches them practical life skills, how to manage their finances, complete their education, apply to Universities, learn a trade and take on a meaningful role in their community.  In 2020, YES! expanded the efforts of the organization by establishing a VBS/Feeding Program. YES! is helping keep families stay together by providing nutritious meals to young children who otherwise would have only a few meals a week. At least 80% of all children living in an orphanage have one or two living parents who want them, but do not have the finances to provide them with food or meet their needs.

Current State of YES!: 

YES! mentoring program is working with approximately 10+ young adults from a couple of different government-approved orphanages, 2 of the YES! young men have started businesses, young adults participate in community service, disaster relief, serving the homeless, and visiting hospitals sharing Jesus' love. Two young men are in University, 3 young adults in trade school, 13 young adults have graduated from high school, and 4 trade school graduates.

VBS/Feeding program serves approximately 65 children in 2 different communities. YES! help keep families together by providing meals to children who otherwise would have only a few meals a week and we provide formal schooling, English language studies, and session through God's word.

YES! has an equipping center where we equip youth with life skills and mentor them. YES! employs 4 employees: 1 full-time YES! manager, 2 part-time Mentors leaders (YES! graduates), and 1 part-time VBS/Feeding program leader (YES! graduate)

Testimonial:
I am a strong supporter of what YES! is doing. I trust in their work, and I believe that God has placed YES! in this city to make a difference. And I know without the good work and all your support, YES! could not be doing this work. I was amazed to witness all these developments and all I can say is Thank You. I am taking the opportunity to thank each and every one of the members of YES! on behalf of the population of PAP and the YES! young adults and VBS students you've helped.
I personally feel like I encountered the blessings of God every day through the young adults of YES! and the people that contribute to the mission. I am personally grateful for everything you and your mission are doing to enhance the quality of life in Haiti. YES! should be honored by what they've done now for the people there, but also for the YES! graduates and what they will be able to do when they go in their own communities. As a humanitarian, seeing how YES! is working and contributing to the Haitian people has caused me to want to share more. I truly testify that participating in the organization of YES!, is truly rewarding and amazing. It is the first time I have seen this type of result from any organization working in Haiti.
Sarah Hart; Parker, Colorado