Y.E.S. (Youth Entrepreneur Success) Education is a Hawaii-based nonprofit based in the Ko'olauloa district on the island of Oahu dedicated to catalyzing positive change for youth and vulnerable communities. With 501(c)(3) status and a Platinum Guidestar rating for transparency, Y.E.S. Education combines innovation and evidence-based strategies to empower individuals across key social impact fields, attracting diverse funding partners.
Mission: Enable youth and families to thrive by teaching life skills, supporting the underprivileged, and protecting the environment through 23 low-cost, high-impact projects led by volunteers.
Discovery & Tech: Promotes hands-on discovery, sustainability, and STEM learning via initiatives like aquaponics systems and computer repair clubs.
Community & Economic Mobility: Delivers emergency survival garden kits, career training, and entrepreneurial empowerment for economic advancement.
Education & Health: Implements health-oriented programs such as mental wellness through gardening and education partnerships with local schools.
Child, Family, Senior & Inclusion: Targets vulnerable populations, including families, seniors, and underrepresented groups with inclusive, accessible services.
Arts, Culture & Environment: Fosters creativity, environmental awareness, and cultural competence through diverse projects reaching 650+ individuals in Hawaii.
Vulnerable Populations: Provides direct aid and training for crisis-affected youth and families, staying nimble to meet critical community needs.
We empower the next generation of diverse, eco-conscious leaders through hands-on programs that teach business skills, innovation, and sustainability. By supporting our nonprofit, you help provide opportunities for youth from all backgrounds to thrive as entrepreneurs, creators, and community problems. Y.E.S. Education is structured to deliver measurable results, making it an ideal partner for foundations prioritizing innovation, equity, and sustainable impact across discovery, education, health, inclusion, economic mobility, arts, environment, and vulnerable population initiatives.
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21PROJECTS
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650RECIPIENTS
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240HELPING HANDS
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3LOCATIONS
Our Team
Our passionate community is dedicated to making a positive difference in the world. Our beliefs drive us to turn our dreams into reality and help those who need it most.
Our History
We founded our organization to address a need and provide thoughtful solutions. Over time, thanks to the incredible support of individuals in local communities across the country, we have experienced tremendous growth!
Our Vision and Mission
The mission of Y.E.S. (Youth Entrepreneur Success) Education is to cultivate in young people the skills, virtues, and heart for service essential to a thriving and sustainable world.
Our Process and Goals
We aspire to invest in the future and cultivate tomorrow's citizens, caregivers, and leaders by engaging youth volunteers with integral life skills and values.. Read more about our process ›
Our Objectives
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Cognitive objectives
Yes Education strives to instill in its students the importance of giving back to their local community, striving for at least 80% awareness amongst our student population. -
Affective objectives
Yes Education students are encouraged to take an active approach in contributing to the well-being of their communities by providing essential services and products. -
Behavioral objectives
Our Yes Education students are part of a substantial mission to supply society with essential services and wisdom, for which we anticipate them to be profoundly secure.
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