Our Impact in Miami-Dade County
Every program, every mentor, every dollar invested creates measurable change in the lives of young people across Miami-Dade County. Here's what that looks like.
Young people enrolled in YEI programs across Miami-Dade County each year
Comprehensive programs spanning academics, entrepreneurship, athletics, and life skills
Of YEI participants remain enrolled and on track in school
Schools, parks, and organizations co-delivering YEI programming
Impact Across Every Area of Youth Development
Closing the achievement gap one student at a time
of students improved reading levels after one semester in Readers Are Leaders
faster math skill progression for students in Math Is Money vs. national average
homework completion rate among Elevate360 after-school participants
When students have consistent academic support and caring mentors, they don't just catch up — they lead. YEI's literacy and math programs meet youth where they are and build the confidence to go further.
Building the next generation of Miami-Dade entrepreneurs
youth completed Early Entrepreneurs pitch competitions
in micro-grants and prizes awarded to young entrepreneurs
of participants report increased financial confidence after Math Is Money
From business plan workshops to live pitch competitions, YEI gives young people the tools to think like owners — not just employees. These skills follow them for life.
Sparking curiosity through science, technology, and art
students participated in Orgonite Creations STEAM workshops
STEAM showcase events hosted in Miami-Dade County
of STEAM participants express interest in STEM careers
By blending science with creativity, YEI's STEAM program shows youth that innovation is for everyone — regardless of background or zip code.
Developing champions on and off the field
youth enrolled in YEI Athletics programs
of athletes maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
teams and leagues supported across Miami-Dade County
YEI Athletics is about more than wins and losses. It's about discipline, teamwork, and resilience — values that carry youth through every challenge life brings.
Standing beside youth who need it most
foster and transitioning youth supported annually
of participants secured stable housing or employment within 12 months
of participants connected to at least one long-term mentor or advocate
For youth aging out of foster care, YEI provides the stability, mentorship, and life-skills training that make independence possible — not just a hope.
"Elevating youth. Strengthening Miami-Dade County."
What Families & Partners Say
YEI didn't just help my son with homework — they helped him believe in himself. His grades went from Ds to Bs in one semester.
The Early Entrepreneurs program changed how I see my future. I pitched my business idea in front of real investors. I was 14.
As a principal in Miami-Dade County, I've seen many programs come and go. YEI is the one that actually stays — and the results show it.
Transparency You Can Trust
Youth Elevation Incorporated is committed to accountability. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we publish our program outcomes, financials, and community impact annually. Every dollar donated is tracked and reported.
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