Improve Your Tomorrow

06/05/2026

The team had the opportunity to table at San Juan High School's Open House, and were able to catch the unveiling of their awesome new field.

It was an exciting day filled with community, connection, and school pride. We loved meeting families and chatting with students and staff, while being able to highlight our work on campus and the impact of IYT.

06/05/2026

Scholars of today, leaders of tomorrow.
Recently our Brothers took their first ever college tour to Jackson State University, and had an absolutely incredible time. Read all about it and see more photos on our site!

https://www.improveyourtomorrow.org/iyt-stories/iyt-mississippi-celebrates-their-first-college-tour

06/04/2026

Huge shoutout to the future leaders of tomorrow, doing the work today.

We want to take a moment to celebrate some of our incredible Brothers from across the nation who are absolutely crushing their goals and setting the standard for excellence.
⚡Anthony, IYT Mississippi. Consistently earns honor roll recognition
⚡Elijah, IYT Sacramento: Recognized with a certificate award for Excellent Attendance
⚡ De'Andre, IYT Sacramento: Has dedicated countless hours to ensuring he maintains strong grades and stays focused on academic goals
⚡Tahkyi, IYT Sacramento: Displayed outstanding character in a recent workshop, demonstrating respect, curiosity, and engaged in meaningful discussions about culture and identity
⚡Justice, IYT Bay Area: A strong leader on campus, always setting a positive example for those around him
⚡Aiden, IYT Bay Area: Outstanding academic performance, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and perseverance
⚡Francisco, IYT Central Valley: Dedication to school and his community, demonstrating excellent resilience and academic performance

To all our scholars, keep shining! The whole IYT Brotherhood is cheering you on.

06/02/2026

Recently our team proudly launched their first-ever college tour with an incredible visit to Madison College! Bringing together 45 students across 3 high schools, the day introduced our young men to real college environments, career pathways, and meaningful mentorship opportunities.

Read the full recap on our website!

https://www.improveyourtomorrow.org/iyt-stories/iyt-wisconsin-celebrates-their-first-college-trip

05/26/2026

Recently hosted their first annual at North Hennepin Community College, where hundreds of IYT Brothers came together to connect with each other and learn about college and career pathways.

Huge thanks to our host, North Hennepin CC, and our sponsors: John & Denise Graves Foundation, Best Buy, African Career, Education and Resource, Inc. (ACER), and Northstar Education Finance. Without your generosity and support, this event would not have been possible.

05/25/2026

Every year we ask ourselves a difficult question: Is this working?

In our latest impact report, three of our stakeholder groups answered:

Our Brothers say IYT is where they feel most like themselves. Their caregivers say they've watched their sons grow, and school leaders who see these young men every day say they're showing up differently in class.

As one parent of an eighth grader put it:
"He's more confident.. He communicates more effectively. He sees his ability to go far in life."

That kind of alignment is rare in youth development. It means the change isn't just something our Brothers are reporting about themselves. It's something the adults closest to them, the people who know them best, are watching unfold.

When we surveyed 3,679 of our Brothers about belonging, they consistently said they feel more like themselves in IYT than at their own school. They feel more connected to adults, more respected by peers, more understood as a person, more like they belong.

Learn more & download our newest impact report at the link in our bio, or here: https://bit.ly/4ukwBlx

05/20/2026

This week our IYT Wisconsin Brothers were visited by a very special guest, Governor Tony Evers! He stopped by Verona High School to meet with students and participate in a roundtable discussion about leadership, growth, and future aspirations.

Our Brothers asked thoughtful questions, and demonstrated confidence and maturity as they shared how IYT has shaped their lives.

This visit is a clear signifier of the growth we're seeing in Wisconsin, and we look forward to more engagements with Governor Evers in the future.

05/20/2026

New media coverage of from The Capital Times! Loved this insightful, interesting piece about our work in Wisconsin.

Read the full piece on their website.

Improve Your Tomorrow launched at two MMSD high schools this school year. Program staff say it’s improving grades and attendance.

05/20/2026

Recently leaders from Sutter Health shared some wisdom with our IYT Brothers interested in a future career in healthcare. Head to our YouTube channel to see the full playlist!

05/18/2026

IYT's impact starts before high school and our school partners are the first to see it.

"IYT is developing into a game changer for our middle school community…I've seen stronger attendance, better grades and a real sense of belonging that shows up in our hallways every day." — Middle School Principal, Minnesota

As early as sixth grade, our Brothers were met by a mentor, shown a college campus and told their future matters. Middle school is where the foundation is set.

Last year, over 1,200 middle school students were enrolled across our California, Maryland and Minnesota programs.

For students with two to three years in IYT, GPAs climbed from 1.82 in sixth grade to 2.41 by eighth grade, while Ds and Fs steadily dropped.

Download our newest impact report at the link in our bio, or here: https://bit.ly/4ukwBlx