Who We Are
Youth Empowerment and Pathway Project (YEPP) is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing housing stability, wellness, and long-term self-sufficiency for youth, transitional-age youth, and adults experiencing homelessness, justice-system involvement, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders. We believe that everyone deserves access to safe housing, compassionate care, and meaningful opportunities to build a better future. YEPP was founded to respond to the growing need for trauma-informed, housing-centered services that do more than meet immediate needs—they help people heal, grow, and thrive.
Mission
Youth Empowerment and Pathway Project (YEPP) exists to promote individual and family wellness through compassionate, trauma-informed, and strength-based support that fosters healing, resilience, and long-term stability. We provide safe, stable housing and recovery-oriented services for youth, transitional-age youth, and adults impacted by homelessness, foster care involvement, substance use recovery, domestic violence, trafficking, and system involvement. Our work creates structured pathways to safety, accountability, wellness, and lasting self-sufficiency
Vision
Youth Empowerment and PATHway Project (YEPP) envisions a future where youth and adults impacted by homelessness, foster care, recovery, or system involvement have access to safe housing, trauma-informed support, and opportunities for growth—building clear pathways to stability, wellness, and lasting independence.
Our Purpose
YEPP promotes individual and family wellness through compassionate, trauma-informed, and strength-based support. We work with people impacted by homelessness, foster care involvement, substance use recovery, domestic violence, trafficking, and justice-system involvement—offering not just shelter, but structured pathways to long-term independence. Our programs are designed to meet people where they are and walk with them toward stability, dignity, and opportunity. At YEPP, we don’t just provide services—we help change life stories.
Our Values
🤝 Dignity & Respect – Every individual is valued and empowered.
💛 Trauma-Informed Care – Support that promotes healing and resilience.
🌱 Safety & Stability – Secure environments for growth and learning.
🌍 Equity & Inclusion – Culturally responsive services for all.
🌟 Empowerment & Choice – Encouraging personal agency and self-advocacy.
🔗 Collaboration & Community – Partnering to expand care and opportunity.
📖 Resilience & Transformation – Helping participants rewrite their life stories.
Our Approach
YEPP’s Work is Rooted in: ✔ Trauma-Informed Care ✔ Restorative & Strength-Based Practices ✔ Cultural Humility & Equity ✔ Accountability with Compassion ✔ Collaboration Across Systems We recognize that lasting change happens when people are supported, given a chance, respected, and empowered to lead their own growth.