Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout

Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout, also known as YEAH Philly, is a non-profit community organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that works with teens and young adults who have been impacted by violence. It was founded in 2018 by Kendra Van de Water and James Aye as a Black-led organization in an effort to increase the voice of young people and decrease violence in Philadelphia. YEAH Philly describes itself as envisioning "a Philadelphia where teens and young adults lead the way in successfully resolving violent conflicts with bold and culturally relevant practices". Provided by Wikipedia