Empowering Girls to Know Their Worth

Y.E.S. is a nonprofit serving low-income and at-risk middle and high school girls across South Carolina’s Tri-County area, helping them pursue a healthy and productive future beyond high school and escape the cycle of poverty.

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Reaching Hearts, Teaching Minds, Changing Lives

Youth Empowerment Services, Inc.

Surround

We connect each girl with caring mentors, positive role models, and a community that believes in her.

Accept

We welcome each girl as she is, honoring her voice, her story, and her God-given worth.

Equip

We provide practical tools, new opportunities, and skills to navigate life with purpose.

Walk

We offer spiritual guidance, resources, and support as each girl grows and pursues her goals.

Our Mission in Action. Made Possible by You.

Her future is full of possibilities.

What began with a vision has grown into more than 25 years of service, relationships, and impact. Learn more about our story, our history, and the people who continue to carry the Y.E.S. mission forward.

Our Story

5,000+

YOUTH & ADULTS SERVED

500+

MENTORS & VOLUNTEERS

85%+

PROGRAM COMPLETION

3+ Years

AVERAGE ENGAGEMENT

Y.E.S Programs & Outreach

  • Dream Girls Conference

    Y.E.S.’s flagship annual outreach equips middle and high school girls with motivational speakers, practical resources, and meaningful connections that encourage wise choices and continued involvement in Y.E.S. programs.

    Save the Date for our 14th Annual Dream Girls Conference: Saturday, March 20th, 2027!

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  • Worth Beyond Measure™

    Monthly mentoring connects middle and high school girls with trained peer and adult mentors through engaging activities that build self-esteem, encourage healthy relationships, and expand educational opportunities.

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  • The Hattie B. Jenkins College Scholarship Award

    A scholarship awarded to girls who participate in Y.E.S. mentoring programs for three or more years and graduate from high school, honoring Hattie B. Jenkins and her legacy of caring for more than 30 foster children.

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  • College Tours

    College tours introduce middle and high school girls to new educational possibilities, helping them explore college pathways, scholarships, and opportunities while building motivation to pursue higher education.

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Upcoming Events

  • Dance-A-Thon

    Saturday, October 24, 2026

    @11 AM ET - 2 PM ET

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  • Dream Girls Conference 2027

    Saturday, March 20, 2027

    Stay tuned for more information!

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