The goal of this center is to remove barriers to success and ensure that programming is accessible to as many young people as possible. Many of YEP's current participants reside in New Orleans East. The New Orleans East Opportunity Center, launched in partnership with Educators for Quality Alternatives (EQA), is located at 12000 Hayne Boulevard (formerly Frances Gaudet Elementary School). "The members of the New Orleans East community are grateful to Entergy and Youth Empowerment Project for this center and this support." "When business and nonprofits come together to make a difference in our community, the answer is YEP!", said Oliver Thomas, District E Councilmember.
Charles Parish, and most recently in New Orleans East. Currently, YEP provides services in five locations, including Central City New Orleans, Mid-City New Orleans, Algiers, St. For the last 18 years, YEP has been doing this by engaging young people aged 7-24 through community-based education (YEP Educates), mentoring (YEP Mentors), employment readiness (YEP Works), and enrichment programs (YEP Enriches).Īs a community-based nonprofit, YEP continues to develop programs in response to unmet community needs that align with their mission. YEP's core purpose is to empower young people to improve their lives and the lives of others. "Youth Empowerment Project continues to make an impact for so many young people in our area, and this project is just another step in continuing our partnership to bring education and mentorship to the next generation."
"We're proud to contribute toward the growth of this powerful project to support families in New Orleans East for years to come," said Deanna Rodriguez, President and CEO of Entergy New Orleans.
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