Youth Empowered Society
MISSION & VISION
Youth Empowered Society (YES) is an organization that prevents and eliminates youth homelessness through the synergy of youth/peer and ally partnerships. The organization’s vision is that all of Baltimore’s youth will easily access supportive services and stable housing to become powerful in their own lives.
Each quote is from our anonymous 2025 Youth Satisfaction Survey and is used with the young person’s consent. These heartfelt testimonials highlight the trust and support YES provides, in the youths’ own words.
From pop-up restaurants to dirt-bike STEM and community podcasts, this feature spotlights Baltimore youth reshaping how the city sees them. Projects like B-360 STEM workshops and youth-run creative ventures align […]
The founder of HeartSmiles shares how her grassroots youth development organization is breaking the cycle of generational poverty — through career training, mentorship, and peer-led programs serving over 1,500 youth […]
With youth homelessness on the rise, Baltimore City Public Schools are implementing new strategies to better identify and support students without stable housing. This piece highlights the urgent need for […]
Annual community dinner for youth, alumni, and partners to celebrate gratitude and community.
