Youth Equipped to Succeed
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States11-50 Employees
Youth Equipped to Succeed operates as a nonprofit organization focused on social-emotional learning and youth support in the United States. Based in Dallas, Texas, the group has historically worked under the name Just Say YES to help address feelings of isolation among young people by fostering connections with families, peers, teachers, and other influential adults. Its programming comprises high-impact student assemblies, peer-to-peer mentoring, and adult influence education for staff development and parent programs, aiming to provide positive voices, mentorship, and guidance for students across ages and backgrounds. Since its founding in 2002, the organization has reported reaching more than a million students, educators, and parents through its initiatives. A notable recent development includes a collaboration announced in 2014 with Camfel Productions to deliver multi-screen films to students at elementary through high school levels. The organization sits within the nonprofit sector, delivering programs designed to strengthen student connectedness as a means of protection and opportunity in education and personal development.