Youth Educational Support (YES) Program 

Building strong academic foundations for Lynchburg’s at-risk youth. The YES Program rolls five individual programs (After School Tutoring Program, Summer Tutoring Program, Young Men’s Mentoring Program, Girls Empowered for More Program, and the Reading and Learning Intervention Program) into one program for measuring goals, results, and success. The After School Tutoring Program provides tutoring services to all Jubilee children after school, including homework tutoring, remedial instruction when necessary, a Math Clinic, and report card monitoring. During the Summer Tutoring Program, every child enrolled in Summer Enrichment Camp is required to participate in Standards of Learning (SOL) Prep sessions every afternoon. This prepares campers for the yearly Standards of Learning (SOL) exams and helps prevent summer learning loss. The Mentoring Programs include the Building Young Men Program and Girls Empowered for More (GEM) Programs. The Learning Intervention Program. The Reading and Learning Intervention Program strengthens literacy and comprehension skills for 1^st – 3^rd graders through personalized one-on-one instruction.

 

The following results were achieved by the students in the YES Program in 2024:

• 36,180 hours of tutoring were provided to Jubilee’s children.
• 100% of students completed their homework during tutoring sessions.
• All students requiring remedial assistance in subjects (those who earned grades lower than “C”) completed additional assignments (required to participate in recreational activities).
• 660 books were given to Jubilee’s children.
• 27 “special learning opportunities” were provided to the children.
• 100% of students were promoted to the next grade level.
• 100% of graduating seniors from the YES program enrolled in higher education, including trade schools.
• 100% of students receive daily exercise.
• 24,120 healthy snacks and meals were served to Jubilee’s children.

After-School Tutorial Program –The After-School Tutorial Program offers children a safe and quiet place to do their homework and study with the help of Jubilee staff, volunteers, and mentors. Children in the program benefit for a Homework Lab, Computer Lab, Tutorial Sessions, Reading Incentive Program, SAT Prep, Standards of Learning (SOL) Prep, and College Tours during school breaks.
Click on the following link to download an application: Jubilee After School Application & Part 2 – Jubilee After-School/Summer Camp Registration Form

 

Building Young Men Mentoring Program – Jubilee Family Center and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity partner to offer a mentoring program for young men that begins annually in September and continues every second and fourth Saturday through June.  The joint venture is targeted to ages 7 to 18 with an objective to help build self-esteem, improve academic performance and encourage students to complete high school and pursue a higher education. The program also focuses on increasing social awareness and developing problem solving skills in order to make more responsible decisions. Program topics include Manhood, Dating Relationships, Family Values, Self-Esteem, Healthy Eating and Fitness, as well as Career Goals. The sessions are held at the Jubilee Center, 1512 Florida Avenue from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and transportation is provided. In addition to the programs, special recreational activities are also scheduled, as well as college tours which are underwritten by Genworth. To register, contact Sterling Wilder at 434-845-0433 or swilder@jubileefamily.org.
Click on the following link to download an application: Building Young Men Mentoring Program Application

Click on the following link to download the Building You Men Mentoring Program Brochure: Brochure – Building Young Men Mentoring Program

Click on the following link for information about the Young Men’s Empowerment Conference & Basketball Tournament: Flyer & Registration: Young Men’s Empowerment Conference & Basketball Tournament