Our Mission:
Create a Success Mindset SM in all families around the world
Generational Poverty is a Mindset.
When a family has lived with a poverty state of mind for generations, it becomes almost impossible to imagine themselves in a life of prosperity.
Consider our Texas experience
1 in 5 children in Texas live in poverty.
Source: Center for Public Policy Priorities
14% of Texans experience food insecurity.
Meaning that at some point during the year, they experienced difficulty providing enough food due to a lack of money or resources.
Source: Povertytalks.org
Texas ranks 38th in higher education attainment.
Percentage in 2017 of adults ages 25 to 34 who had an associate’s degree or higher.
Source: Talkpoverty.org
Texas ranks 48th in teen birth rate.
Source: Povertytalks.org
We create college & career readiness and family engagement.
Where every child is prepared, both intellectually and emotionally, to rise to the highest calling of their hearts. Where all families have the tools to break free from the shackles of poverty, limited opportunity and low expectations. Where every individual contributes fully to Worldwide prosperity, helping to make our world stronger, prouder and better.
Latest News & Announcements
Yes! participated in Philanthropitch
John Andrade represented Yes! Our Kids Can at Philanthropitch and delivered a
Founder, Lionel Sosa is featured in a new Rivard Report story
The Rivard Report interviewed our founder, Lionel Sosa, detailing his early years
Yes! Our Kids Can is Awarded from the San Antonio Area Foundation
San Antonio, TX (Oct. 23, 2018) - Yes! Our Kids Can (YOKC)