Yes We Care:
Giving families and youth a hope and a future.

Yes We Care thrives to continue to expand services and support to youth and families by offering programs, workshops, and mentoring opportunities. We seek to address many areas of need within the community such as youth mentoring and support, gang violence, unemployment, financial education, marriage enhancement, health & wellness, self-improvement, and youth development.
​Join us in saying "Yes We Care!"
Featured Programs

Torch Training

Our Torch Training is a weekend long intensive experience for youth ages 13 - 17. Two dates are currently available in Worcester, and New Bedford, MA.
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Homework Center


​Our weekday after school program provides a safe atmosphere for children in grades K-6 to complete their homework and practice academic skills.

Teen Leadership Academy


Our Teen Leadership Academy provides opportunities for Torch Training  graduates. This program includes education, social and life skills events.

Health & Wellness

Ongoing year round workshops include titles like Health Eating, Healthly Aging, AIDS/HIV Awareness, and Substance Use Education.

Debutantes Program

Working closely with inner city girls, this program works to inspire academic excellence, financial management, and provides scholarship opportunities. 

Self Improvement

 Classes like 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Single Moms Group and Stepping Up to Manhood, there's something for everyone here.

Yes We Care believes that strong families are the future.

"I salute all of those who are serving our teens. Through our epic leadership trainings, events, and workshops, our youth are supported, empowered and educated. When our teens win, the families win, our communities win and ultimately our nation wins."
- Dianne Langford James,
Yes We Care Teen Academy Founder