Growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope.
Why Just Say YES
At Just Say YES, our philosophy is, “A connected student is a protected student.” Since our founding in 2002, we have made it our mission to create life-changing connections with students of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances in order to help them achieve better and brighter futures. We do this by providing social-emotional learning opportunities via three-types of programming: high-impact student assemblies, Peer-to-Peer Mentoring and adult influence education. Just Say YES programs are working in the lives of students, proving them a bigger “YES” in their life than the no’s they are facing.
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Invest in today’s youth
Over 1 million students, educators and parents in the U.S. have been impacted by JSY programming. Your gift today can help K-12th grade students achieve better and brighter futures, regardless of their age, background or circumstance. Together, we can make the impossible, possible for kids in need of positive voices, messages and mentorship.
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18
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3.7
MILLION
students
45,586
PROGRAMS
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“Sara’s message really struck home with our students. Some teachers said their students couldn’t stop talking about her program.”
“Thank you so much! Our kids were engaged and loved talking about what they learned after the 3-Screen film.”
“Tory’s message was powerful and realistic! Our students enjoyed the humorous delivery of the message.”
“Jonathan was funny and engaging! He did a marvelous job going back and forth between languages.”
“[Gabe] gave a great message and had great enthusiasm. Our students enjoyed the program, and there was much talk following it.”
“[Keith] taught me to never give up. Even when people are saying mean things, you have to block them out and keep trying.”