YEMBA, Inc

09/03/2026

🎉 You’re invited! We’re officially 2 months away from YEMBA’s biggest night of the year! 🎉

Join us for the 2026 YEMBA Gala: an evening of celebration, connection, and community — honoring our youth, partners, and legacy! And we are thrilled to announce Regina from NBC Chicago as our 2026 Gala MC!

Don’t miss it! Buy your tickets today: https://www.yemba-inc.org/yemba-gala

“Empowering Youth Today for a Better Tomorrow.” 🧡

08/25/2026

📣 School is back, and so is YEMBA’s Mentoring Empowerment Program for the 2026-2027 school year!

Julian and Brooks Middle School families! Registration is open for our FREE after-school program! YEMBA’s MEP provides a safe and supportive space where students can build confidence, explore new interests, strengthen life skills, and meet new friends and mentors! 🧡

✨Mentorship
🧠 Life + leadership skills
🎨 Fun activities & experiences
🤝 New friends + new connections

📲 Register today at https://www.yemba-inc.org/programs-2025 or scan the QR code!

📣 And calling high school juniors & seniors!

Are you looking for an experience that gives you an opportunity to lead, mentor, make an impact, and get paid while doing it? Become a YEMBA Jr. Mentor! 🧡

Our Mentoring Empowerment Training gives high schoolers the opportunity to support younger students while developing their own leadership, communication, mentoring, and social-emotional skills!

💰 Paid opportunity
🤝 Mentor & support middle school students
🌱 Build leadership skills & confidence
💡Make a difference in your community

📲 Apply today at https://www.yemba-inc.org/programs-2025 or scan the QR code!

08/17/2026

🍋 We’re proud to be a returning charity partner for the 25th Anniversary of LemonAid! 700 Block Of Bonnie Brae

Want to support? Donate now or stop by our YEMBA booth on September 11 for an afternoon of fun, community, and of course, lemonade! 💛

📅 Friday, September 11 | 3–7 PM
📍 700 Block of Bonnie Brae, River Forest, IL

Every donation helps support youth initiatives in our community. 🍋💛

08/15/2026

Due to tomorrow’s forecast, we will be rescheduling our next coffee pop-up! Please stay tuned for the new date and we hope to see you there! 🧡
- The YEMBA Team

08/12/2026

Join us this Saturday The Daly Bagel!! We’re kicking off the school year with a Back to School coffee pop-up! Grab your favorite limited edition YEMBA x Dark Matter Coffee, merch, and help us support our programs for the upcoming school year! 💫🧡

07/31/2026

That’s a wrap on another unforgettable Summer Empowerment Program! 🧡✨

This summer was filled with growth, laughter, new friends, and new experiences. We’re are SO proud of all of our Rising 6th and 9th graders and everything they have accomplished over the past several weeks.

Congratulations to our students! We can’t wait to see all that you’ll achieve as you take on middle school and high school. Keep believing in yourselves and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 💫🎓

07/24/2026

Yesterday’s trip the the DuSable Black History Museum was the perfect reminder of what SEP is all about — learning, exploring, and growing together! 🧡

Swipe through for a few of our favorite moments: hands-on STEM activities, outings to Dark Matter Coffee and Spilt Milk Pastry, and more!

With just one week left of SEP, we’re making every moment count as we prepare to celebrate these incredible students at our Commencement Ceremony next Thursday! ✨

07/10/2026

Week 1 = officially in the books! Our SEP Rising 6th graders are already off to an amazing start! STEM workshops 🧪, sunshine-filled games ☀️, new friendships, and endless smiles! 😁 More memories ahead! 🚀

07/03/2026

POV: Your summer with YEMBA is just getting started ☀️😎

From touring the Dominican University and OPRFHS campuses 📚, diving into workshops, serving up pickleball skills (literally 🏓), and making memories, and building relationships along the way! Here’s a little photo dump from our SEP Rising 9th crew! 💫 Stay tuned for more!

07/03/2026

Have you got your tickets for our family bowling fundraiser?? 🎳☀️

Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and let’s have fun and continue to support our youth!

Get your tickets here 🎟️: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HYrqNoTlp6rldZZSFcpA5Q

Summer’s here, let’s have some family fun! ☀️

Join us for a Family Bowling fundraiser at Hillside Bowl for a day of friendly competition, community, and fun! 🎳 As always, we will have amazing raffle prizes and your favorite YEMBA merch!

🎟️ Admission (includes 2 games and shoe rental): $20
🔗 Get your tickets here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/HYrqNoTlp6rldZZSFcpA5Q

Grab your friends, your whole family, and let’s bowl for a purpose! All proceeds help directly support our youth programs and initiatives!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎳☀️