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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts, Culture & Humanities, Bands & Ensembles, Children & Youth, Youth Development Programs
Mission: On January 8, 1999, inspired by a group of youngsters who performed at a debutante ball, a mother and daughter team decided to initiate a youth group called YEL (Youth Embracing Luv ). Although the children performed musical entertainment separately for many years, they enthusiastically decided to join together in one common goal- to utilize their God-given talents in making people happy, especially the sick, the elderly, and the needy. The original members are residents of the Tri-City area. Their ages range from the age of 5 through young adults. Despite their young minds, their sincere desire to help others opened up opportunities to overcome difficulties in order to meet their goals; thus, building the bridge between the young and the old. Objectives: * Provide musical entertainment at nursing homes * Create a " bridge of love" between the young and old * Help people in need * Develop future leaders * Provide constructive and enjoyable youth activities and at the same time develop and enhance the children's talents * Set as examples to others in charity, obedience, faith, trust, and love of God and neighbors.
Programs: Y.E.L.'s Program Components I. YOUTH COMPONENT A. Project: Youth Development This project provides the children the opportunity to develop and improve their leadership skills to its fullest potentials. The youth leaders initiate projects, plan, and implement the activities or services. Recollections, retreats, and leadership trainings are provided to the youth. B. Project: Charitable Musical Entertainment Sharing musical talents with the community, especially the elderly and the sick residents of nursing homes. This project also includes musical performances at the other non-profit organizations' community events. C. Project: Educational assistance This project provides non-monetary and monetary educational support to the youth, subject to donors & sponsors request. D. Talent Partnership This is a collaborative effort with the student volunteers who need to meet their required community service hours or internship. E. Mentor Program This service is a collaborative effort with other organizations that will help Y.E.L. volunteers and members in the area of education, leadership building, and peer support. II. THE SICK & THE ELDERLY COMPONENT A. Project: Nuring Homes Provides free musical entertainment for the nursing home residents. III.THE POOR & THE NEEDY COMPONENT A. Food for the needy This project was designed to help the at-risk population of the community, especially the homeless. Y.E.L. kids volunteer their time and services during meal time, donate canned foods and toiletries. On some special occasions, like Christmas season,etc. , Y.E.L. sings carols for the guests while dining and gives gifts to the children. B. Self-sufficiency This is an outreach collaboration with families or communities in their effort of producing income and to prepare the youth, through employment workshop, for their future careers.