Youth Empowerment Services of Jacksonville, Inc. provides structured programming and educational activities to individuals centered on character development and assists children and families in locating resources for beneficial utilization.  Additionally, YES JAX encourages spiritual development and self-determination; thus, the organization makes it a goal to involve individuals in settings that develop and refine their spiritual, leadership, social, educational, and moral skills. Ultimately, YES JAX strives to assist all participants in reaching their goals and realize their fullest potential through ethical mentorship, periodical guidance, and spiritual support.

Youth Empowerment Services of Jacksonville, Inc. provides a differing approach to helping individuals reach their fullest capacity.  We use the Christian principles of faith, and combine them with the principles of scholarship, leadership, and service to confront the issues face today.  All of our programs deal with one or more of these principles, and we expect individuals to take certain skills from each activity that will enable them in their decisions and goals, while benefiting them as they develop into successful and responsible people.

Jacksonville’s community is facing challenging times.  However, YES JAX stands as an opportunity to provide guidance and direction as individuals reach for their destiny.  The staff of Youth Empowerment Services of Jacksonville, Inc. (YES JAX) would like to help each person reach their potential, meet their goals, and develop into outstanding citizens.