IM YOUNG AND EMPOWERED INC
Integrity - Compassion - Unity
Mission
Mission: I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. aka Yes You Matter is a nonpartisan, nongovernment funded, 501c3 nonprofit charity based in Las Vegas, NV USA, dedicated to advancing human rights, civil rights, promote objective truth and the liberty of all Americans on the foundation of integrity, compassion and unity (ICU). Vision: In support of advancing human rights, our empowering financial programs are to provide a hand up, by addressing a myriad of economic hardships that impact many American families from all walks of life, without discrimination including race prioritization and categorization, while also providing education encouraging self-reliance and self-sufficiency.
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Ruling year
2019
Community Outreach Coordinator/President
Mrs. Elise Carey
Treasurer
Mr. Thomas Carey
Main address
4401 CHARNETA CT
LAS VEGAS, NV 89130 USA
EIN
84-1808668
NTEE code
Youth Development Programs (O50)
Civil Rights, Advocacy for Specific Groups (R20)
Children's and Youth Services (P30)
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
OUR VISION I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. is an 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded on integrity, compassion, unity and a pay it forward attitude to create a better future for all! To this end I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. is committed to: Support and empower those who are disenfranchised, especially economically disadvantaged families with children. Empower youth to be leaders from various backgrounds and demographics. Build a community of people from diverse cultural, racial and socio-economic backgrounds to promote unity. Advocate and provide support to the underprivileged and marginalized members of our society.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Youth Enrichment Scholarship Program
I'm Young And Empowered, Inc. provides partial to full scholarships for youth enrichment programs to families living on a fixed low income or experiencing economic hardship.
I'm Young And Empowered, Inc. sponsors economically disadvantaged Las Vegas Valley youth with scholarships ranging from athletics, music lessons, computer coding and academic tutoring.
Where we work
Awards
Top Rated Nonprofit 2019
Great Nonprofits
Top Rated Nonprofit 2020
Great Nonprofits
Give Back Award Winner - December 2019
America First Credit Union
Nourishing Neighbors Grant 2020
Albertsons Foundation
Top Rated Nonprofit 2021
Great Nonprofits
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of children served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people, Children and youth, Single parents, Veterans, Families
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of backpacks filled with school supplies distributed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Low-income people, Working poor, Extremely poor people
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Backpacks & School Supplies provided to economically disadvantaged Las Vegas area school children.
Number of youth programs offered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Social and economic status, Children and youth, Family relationships
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Monthly campaigns on bullying prevention and awareness, suicide awareness and youth empowerment. Due to Covid-19 and school programs this program has been halted until in person learning has resumed
Number of meals served or provided
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Family relationships, Social and economic status, Veterans
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of youth who model positive behaviors for peers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
At-risk youth, Ethnic and racial groups, Family relationships, Economically disadvantaged people
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Youth volunteers participating in pay it forward community outreach.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
OUR GOALS
Create generational change with long lasting positive impacts to reduce:
Discrimination
Inequities
Economic Hardship
Including a Reduction of:
Juvenile delinquency and recidivism
School drop outs and truancy
Identity issues, self harm, and mental health stigma
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our Vision
I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. is an 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded on integrity, compassion, unity and a pay it forward attitude to create a better future for all. To this end I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. is committed to:
Support and empower those who are disenfranchised, especially economically disadvantaged families with children.
Empower youth to be leaders from various backgrounds and demographics.
Build a community of people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to promote unity.
Advocate and provide support to the underprivileged and marginalized members of our society.
Promote education and educational opportunities for Kindergarten - Young Adult (21 and under).
By addressing the paradox of challenges faced by at risk youth and their families, by providing supplemental aid to holistically address the socio-economic undercurrents that lead to the many disparities and inequities that have been highlighted further since Covid-19.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our efficient, all volunteer organization provides personal and in-depth customized support to the families we serve from decades of experience in the pitfalls and downfalls experienced by marginalized families through a solutions based approach. Providing innovative solutions (with minimal overhead) to meet the needs of individual families in addressing economic inequalities. Providing customized support that uplifts disadvantaged families.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In 2020 we delivered:
Emergency Cash Aid - $16,957.15
Housing/Utility Assistance - $6,264.48
Monthly Supplemental Cash Aid - $6,357.19
Food Assistance - $10,374.09
Infant Needs - $242.24
Community Outreach - $50,360.82
Going Forward
Continued Youth Enrichment Scholarship Program Scholarship provided for economically disadvantaged Las Vegas Valley Youth.
Special Event/Holiday Outreach to Las Vegas Valley residents
Self-sufficiency Grants awarded to families facing sudden/emergency economic hardship due to health issues, job loss or displacement.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals, Personal client phone calls/texts
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
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IM YOUNG AND EMPOWERED INC
Board of directorsas of 05/31/2023
Mrs. Elise Carey
I'm Young And Empowered, Inc.
Term: 2019 -
Thomas A. Carey
Treasurer/I'm Young And Empowered, Inc.
Sierra M. Johnson
Secretary/Im Young And Empowered Inc
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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