YOUTH ACTION MOVEMENT

Empower Futures with Us

Join YAM’s Three-Year Giving Circle and Bolster Jewish Engagement for Generations

Why 3 Years Matters

At YAM, students receive sustained support at every stage and beyond their time at YAM. Our mentorship model keeps graduates connected with mentors and peers as they navigate college and early careers, ensuring they never face challenges alone. Investing in teens today ensures Jewish leaders tomorrow. Your three-year commitment amplifies your impact, empowering teens with mentorship, Jewish pride, and the strength to pay their experiences forward.

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210+ Leadership Programs & Community-Based Events
  • Immersive retreats push teens beyond comfort zones.
  • Your gift fuels hands-on, transformative experiences.
  • Youths discover new strengths, passions, and interests.
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95% Stronger Identity
  • 95 % leave proud of their Jewish heritage.
  • Support deepens identity, confidence, and leadership.
  • Empowered teens become the next generation of role models.
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1:1 Dedicated Mentorship
  • Every teen matched with a caring, qualified mentor.
  • Personal guidance builds accountability and goal-setting.
  • Individual support accelerates growth and resilience.
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1,500+ Alumni Impact
  • 1,500 + professionals prove long-term program success.
  • Alumni return to mentor and volunteer for new cohorts.
  • Your gift multiplies through a pay-it-forward culture.
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90% College Success
  • 9 / 10 teens gain college admission and thrive.
  • Ongoing Judaic support eases academic transition.
  • Graduates excel academically, socially, and spiritually.
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Safe Haven
  • A welcoming space for authentic Jewish expression.
  • Teens explore, question, and practice comfortably.
  • Experience builds lasting belonging and community.

Our Three-Year Growth Strategy

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Year 1: Foundation & College Prep
  • Establish Legacy Circle giving to secure core programming.
  • Raise crucial funding of $250,000 (FY 2025-2027).
  • Expand in-house marketing and operations capacity.
  • Initiate community partnerships for program spaces.
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Year 2: Academic Excellence & Community Connection
  • Deepen academic support and mental-health initiatives.
  • Grow immersive experiences and leadership opportunities.
  • Launch a capital campaign for permanent facilities.
  • Broaden community engagement through service-learning projects.
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Year 3: Career Launch & Legacy
  • Solidify the Legacy Circle for sustained funding.
  • Expand mentorship into early-career development.
  • Invest in a permanent event and programming space.
  • Launch a pay-it-forward scholarship fund for future leaders.

Stories That Inspire Ongoing Connection

Your Impact in Action

Meet alumni who have turned YAM experiences into lifelong leadership:

  • “YAM has helped me grow as an individual as I continue to pursue my passion of helping others, alongside a group of people who are just as dedicated and feverous as I am.”

    — Stephine W.

  • "I feel truly seen and connected at YAM. The Shabbat dinners helped me open up and build lasting friendships. I never experienced community like this"

    — Talia S

  • "My son has attended these programs and has grown more thoughtful, generous, and excited for life. I couldn’t be more grateful."

    — Elina C

Invest in the Future of Jewish Leadership

Your Legacy of Leadership Starts Here. Choose a Mentor Circle Level That Sustains Real, Measurable Impact!

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Your Impact Starts Here

When you give to YAM, you do more than fund a program. You fuel a movement. Every gift strengthens Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 of our vision, turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s Jewish leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Stand with us and help ensure that the next generation not only thrives but carries our legacy forward with pride & purpose. Youth Action Movement ensures 85% of your gift directly supports impactful programming.