Belong.
Supportive relationships and spaces where young people can feel seen, heard, and respected.
Rooted in Green Bay. Rising together.
Youth
Empowerment
Summit.
We believe every young person deserves the support, confidence, and opportunity to shape their future.
YES · Belong. Believe. Become.
Start with the story
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Cash Out Never Crash Out · Chapter 1
The Mirror Test
Notice your patterns, tell yourself the truth, and choose one thing to change.
Reflect: What do I need to be honest with myself about?
Explore the book ↗Cash Out Never Crash Out · Chapter 14
Legacy Over Likes
Build character through consistent choices, including those no one else sees.
Reflect: What value will I stand by this week?
Explore the book ↗Cash Out Never Crash Out · Chapters 1 & 15
Lead yourself. Lift others.
The Mirror Test and The Code of the Comeback connect self-leadership with how we show up for others.
Reflect: How can I show up for someone else?
Explore the book ↗Cash Out Never Crash Out · Chapter 3
The Company You Keep
Choose relationships that make room for honesty, encouragement, and growth.
Reflect: Who helps me grow, and how do I support them?
Explore the book ↗Cash Out Never Crash Out · Chapter 8
Purpose Over Popularity
Put your strengths and experiences to meaningful use, one step at a time.
Reflect: What meaningful step can I take now?
Explore the book ↗01 / Our mission
Empower young people.
Expand what’s possible.
Youth Empowerment Summit is dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through mentorship, education, leadership development, and community engagement.
We create safe, supportive spaces where young people can discover their potential, build confidence, develop life skills, and overcome barriers to success. Through meaningful partnerships, we work to reduce violence, expand opportunities, and inspire the next generation of leaders to thrive.
02 / Our vision
A future shaped
by possibility.
Every young person has a story worth hearing.
At YES, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire positive change. By sharing personal stories of triumph over adversity, we aim to empower young people to overcome their own challenges and pursue their dreams with confidence.
Our vision connects that belief with mentorship, meaningful learning, and a community that helps young people feel valued, heard, and supported.
03 / What YES stands for
Belong.
Believe.
Become.
Our identity begins with a simple invitation: say YES to the potential in every young person.
Believe.
Confidence built through self-awareness, encouragement, and an understanding of personal strengths.
Become.
Practical tools, thoughtful choices, and opportunities to grow into the person a young individual wants to be.
Together.
Families, mentors, educators, and community members contributing to stronger futures in Green Bay.
04 / Our approach
Connection that
helps growth happen.
Mentorship, education, leadership, and community engagement guide the way YES puts its purpose into practice.
CONNECT
Mentorship & belonging
Explore one-on-one mentorship and Mindfulness Community Circles. Share your goals, interests, and availability.
Tell us your interests ↗Google Form · opens in a new tabGROWEducation & life skills
Build self-awareness and reflect on choices, growth, and purpose through From Darkness to Direction, a Mr. Green Bay guided storytelling experience.
Begin your storytelling journey ↗Google Form · opens in a new tab · Google account email collectedLEADLeadership & community
Build your leadership skills, share your strengths, and discover ways to serve. Tell us your interests and what support would help you take the next step.
Find your way to lead & serve ↗Google Form · about 5 minutes · opens in a new tabUpcoming · November 21, 2026
Explore the event ↗Turkeys For Teens
Bowling, community, and a cause. Join the fundraiser at Buzz Social to help reduce GBAPS student lunch debt.