Young Eisner Scholars

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Mission Statement

Young Eisner Scholars ("YES Scholars") is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with over two decades of education development work in under-served communities in Los Angeles, New York City, and rural Appalachian North Carolina. For bright, ambitiousstudents from low-income neighborhoods, a college degree represents a clear path outof the crippling cycle of generational poverty. However, this potential is oftenstifled by their circumstances: a lack of exposure and access due to financial,educational, and social inequality. YES identifies high-potential young students from Title I middle schools, and provides them with the essential resources and support necessary to make college and career success attainable goals. We aim for each student to have the opportunity to make choices about their educational andprofessional pursuits that are not restricted by their socioeconomic limitations. YES support is long-term and holistic, meeting the needs of our scholars at every level academic, socio-emo