Adult Programs
The Adult Leadership Pathway is a progressive series of leadership development programs focused on nurturing young adults and adults’ inner power, unique gifts, and strengths to achieve their personal goals, support their families, and be leaders in their community.
TREES: Teaching Racial Environmental Empowerment Series
Rich City Kick Back, 11/04/2023
A cohort of six to ten young adults, ages 19-26 learn about the historic and current impact that substance use and the war on drugs have in their communities. Young adults learn healthy coping strategies, raise community awareness on the issue of substance use, and working alongside community partners, advocate for change.
Throughout the program, young adults receive job skills training and pathways to employment in YES programs and with other community partners. They learn youth development and healing-centered engagement best practices to model and promote healthy practices for other young people.
2021-2022 TREES Program; A collection of resources and information of the War on Drugs and healing
“We made this Zine with love and commitment to healing. We want to raise awareness of how harmful cannabis can be to young developing brains. We invite for our community members to go into nature for healing rather than turning to substances. We each bring a piece of ourselves in these pages and hope that you feel inspired to continue caring for yourselves and each other. We invite you to join us in our campaign for healing justice and environmental justice.”
For questions & more information, email Michelle Nguyen or schedule an meeting.
Nurture Your Power Program Program (Adult Leaders)
Nurture Your Power is a 6 month program dedicated to connecting Richmond adults (21+) to their power, strengths, and passions, achieving their personal goals, and growing as leaders in their families and community. The program emphasizes both the inner and outer work of a leader, including gaining clarity of purpose, increasing self-confidence and awareness, and improved interpersonal skills. Workshop themes include personal strength development, advocacy, public speaking, and goal setting.
For questions & more information, email Madi Hunt, or schedule a meeting.
“Through this program, I definitely gained more public speaking skills, communication skills, and doing it effectively. I implemented my public speaking skills by teaching Spanish to adults – it pushed me to talk and work with a big audience.”
For questions & more information, contact Angelica Delgado or schedule a meeting.
Use Your Power Program (Adult Fellows)
The Use Your Power Program provides graduates of the Nurture Your Power Program with opportunities to further their development and engagement as leaders. Fellows are supported to serve as facilitators, organizers, and drivers of change. Participants engage in a nine-month program which includes an overnight retreat, leadership training, individualized support and goal-setting, collaborative learning, and service & community-based action projects.
Fellows also implement their skills by co-facilitating Leaders Program retreats and workshops, and serving in leadership roles at YES Family Camps. Fellows graduate with increased confidence and skills to engage as empowered leaders in their families and community.
Looking to Enroll?
To Qualify for YES Adult Programs
Adults must:
Be 21 years or older
Live in Richmond or surrounding areas
If the adult has children, children should qualify for free/reduced lunch at school