Youth Opportunities Network, Inc. (YON Inc.), a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, has been in existence for over 13 years.
YON Inc. provides leadership, support, and community services to youths of North San Diego County and in other areas of the United States
through its affiliate program. Our primary focus is on today's youth and providing environments that stimulates self-worth and positive energy.
We desire to move youth away from engaging in gang activity or other destructive behaviors and move them toward programs and opportunities that
create positive change in their lives.
Through years of networking and building a small army of volunteers, YON Inc. is privileged to have the highest caliber professionals working with our youth.
Each has a passion for helping youth and come from law enforcement professionals, educators, social service personnel, clergy, parents, and as well as sports celebrities.
YON Inc. has been the ‘glue’ for a variety of like-minded organizations by providing fiscal and non-profit status support as the ‘lead’ or parent organization.
Vision:
YON Inc. is a youth services oriented organization directed by an experienced Board of Directors and CEO. YON's objectives for calendar year 20012 will concentrate
on expanding and developing a powerful network of local and national resources, agencies and organizations that are dedicated to youth issues - particularly in areas
of gang prevention, intervention and diversion.
Achievements:
YON Inc. is proactive in the development of its relationships with influential organizations and the development of programs within each group including;
- Oceanside Unified School District
- Oceanside Police Department Neighborhood Policing Team
- City of Oceanside Neighborhood Services
- City of Oceanside Community Partnership
- Juvenile Court
- Community Schools
- Faith-Based Ministries / Church Groups
- Volunteer Based Programs such as
the Samoan Cultural Committee of Oceanside
Cupstack Sports / Activities for Youths
Save Our Streets
Youth Family Outreach and various mentoring programs
and other programs aimed at today's youth / tomorrow's leaders
As the head of collaborations, YON Inc. has also assisted in the work of;
- The North County Boxing Gym
- On-Camera Workshops for youth to learn skill used in TV programs
- Ballet Folklorica classes
- Swing Dance classes
- Martial arts lessons
- Teddy Bears for youth victims program called Gidget’s Way
- Action sports programs through the JSAW Foundation
- Youth Soccer Programs
- Fundraising assistance to schools/PTA’s/PTO organizations
- Sport access for youth through the K-Rob Foundation
- Inspirational programming for struggling youth through The Real Winning Edge program
Revenue Sources:
- Federal Grants - Such as Title V
- Community Grants - Such as Boys and Girls Foundation of San Diego
- Foundations - Such as Disney Foundation and Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles (AAF)
- Private Donations
- Fundraising Activities