Building connected, confident, and purpose-driven young men.
Youth Empowerment Services (YES) offers programs for young men ages 12 to 24, grounded in social-emotional learning, positive youth development, and culturally responsive mentorship. Delivered in partnership with schools, community organizations, and our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
Start a YES conversation- 01
Tell us who you serve
Share your population, goals, and timeline.
- 02
Design the fit
We scope the right programs and cadence together.
- 03
Launch
Facilitators and mentors on site, materials included.
- 04
Measure
Feedback, outcomes, and a plan for the next cycle.
Leadership & Brotherhood
Character, confidence, communication, and responsibility to self and community.
Wellness & Personal Growth
Emotional awareness, resilience, healthy habits, and practical tools for long-term well-being.
Purpose & Social Impact
Strengths, future aspirations, and the ability to create positive change.
- Build meaningful relationships with peers and mentors
- Explore careers and connect with professionals from diverse industries
- Develop leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Practice emotional awareness and stress management
- Participate in workshops, outdoor experiences, and wellness activities
- Engage in service-learning, storytelling, and creative expression
- Set personal goals and develop plans to achieve them
- Strengthen their sense of identity, purpose, and belonging
Four programs that build on each other.
Mastering Your Craft
Workshops facilitated by professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, and community leaders. Participants identify their strengths, interests, and goals while building practical life and career skills.
Topics may include:
- Leadership Development
- Financial Literacy
- Entrepreneurship
- Personal Branding
- Creative Arts and Digital Media
- Goal Setting and Accountability
Mastermind + Masterbody
A signature wellness program integrating mindfulness, physical wellness, emotional intelligence, and leadership development. Delivered in three modules:
Mastermind
- Emotional awareness & self-regulation
- Focus and attentional control
- Empathy and healthy communication
- Mindfulness and stress management
- Confidence and self-understanding
Masterbody
- Movement and fitness activities
- Nutrition education
- Breathwork and recovery practices
- Physical self-care and body awareness
- Personal responsibility for wellness
The Inner Guide
- Explore identity, purpose, values
- Examine self, community, future role
- Connect mind, body, and purpose
Camping to Connect
Our flagship outdoor leadership and mentorship experience. Camping, hiking, and outdoor adventure paired with mentorship, reflection, and wellness education. Delivered through TLoM's 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor partner.
Participants develop:
- Confidence and self-reliance
- Leadership and teamwork
- Emotional resilience
- Environmental stewardship
- Meaningful peer relationships
- A deeper sense of belonging
Programs range from day experiences to multi-day camping and backpacking expeditions.
Meet the Masters: Breakfast of Champions
A career exploration and mentorship series introducing young men to professionals across industries. Interactive panels, small-group conversations, and Q&A that pull back the curtain on real career paths and the lessons behind them.
Featured industries may include:
- Entrepreneurship
- Technology
- Health Care
- Finance
- Education
- Media & Entertainment
- Public Service
- Environmental & Outdoor Careers
Every YES experience is anchored in mentorship.
Our mentors are trusted guides who help young men navigate challenges, celebrate wins, and imagine new futures. Facilitators and mentors represent diverse professional, educational, and lived experiences — all committed to creating safe, transformative spaces.
Where the work is happening.
Since 2017, we've delivered programming with schools and community organizations across the NYC Metro area:
- NYC Department of Education (active, expanding)
- Achievement First Charter Schools
- Summer Search
- Coalition for Hispanic Family Services
We are expanding to partners nationwide.
Let's build a program together.
Tell us who you serve, what you're seeing, and what you'd want a program to move.
Your note goes to Jason Rosario and Manny Almonte, and we reply personally. Prefer email? jason.rosario@thelivesofmen.co or manny@thelivesofmen.co.