INTEGRITY Being whole and honorable as a person, being honest and doing the right thing even when nobody else is looking. COMPASSION Being as kind and considerate to others as ourselves, as brothers and sisters in our common humanity. UNITY Being inclusive of all humans first and foremost, respecting our differences and supporting one another in our humanity. MISSION ​ I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. aka Yes You Matter is a grassroots, nongovernment funded, 501c3 nonprofit ch arity based in Las Vegas, NV USA. We are dedicated to advancing human rights, civil rights, promote objective truth and the liberty of all Ameri cans on the foundation of integrity, compassion and unity (ICU). ​ Please visit our sister site Yes You Matter Inspire for our workshops, presentations and resource fairs. Music VALUES ​ Our sloga n I Matter! You Matter! Stop Bullying™ was developed to compliment (ICU), to encourage open-mindedness and optimism, while celebrating the diversity of our individuality, cultural backgrounds, ancestral heritage and contributions from/to our society in our common bond of humanity. VISION In support of advancing human rights, our empowering financial programs are to provide a hand up, by addressing a myriad of economic hardships that impact many American families from all walks of life, without discrimination including race prioritization and categorization, while also providing education encouraging self-reliance and self-sufficiency. “We have to do with the past only as we can make it useful to the present and the future.” - Fredrick Douglass I Matter! You Matter! Stop Bullying!

Services Our h and-up assistance is about supporting families and individuals living on a fixed low income or experiencing sudden/temporary economic hardship due to job loss, health issues or displacement. By empowering families with the means to meet their basic needs. Since April 2020 - our efficient, minimum-overhead organization has found new ways of leveraging modern technology to continue providing a vast array of community outreach services for families facing financial hardship. ​ In recognition of the resourcefulness families h ave developed for their own survival, it’s about empowering them with the means to combining our support with employment or other larger agency assistance programs. Providing a dignified and empowering way for families to create their own solutions to their particular needs and priorities as their individual conditions change. ​ Participants work diligently to strive for stability and economic security by seeking employment and all government and larger agency assistance available. Verification of progress and need are determined before assistance is granted. Update July 2023: We have discontinued some of our financial outreach related to COVID-19 impacts. Please see our current offerings below. Mobile Food Pantry Back-to-School Winter Coats Thanksgiving Meal A Gift For ME! SPECIAL THANKS TO: ​ PAST CORPORATE/NONPROFIT SUPPORTERS Expedia Inc. - CVS Community Health - Smiths/Kroger Foundation - Las Vegas North Premium Outlet Malls - Albertsons Foundation (Nourishing Neighbors) - Kendra Scott @Fashion Show Mall - America First Credit Union NV Brokers - Three Square Food Bank SPECIAL THANKS Giving Foundation - Amazon Smile - Uncommon Giving - Blackbaud Foundation - Lip Swag - Jenn T. 7th & Carson - Tameka Henry - Good360 - Dollar Days - KTNV13 - Lillian @Single Moms Cleaning - All Together Now - - Xena Foreman - Nicki Bice & Darnisha Armstrong - Dr. Madeline Kelley @Angels Haven Charity Corp. - Dr. Monica Bickerstaff - HooHa V-Spa - Coach Antonio - KSNV3 Las Vegas - Karen Eastman - Code Ninjas Ed Von Tobel Middle School - Trail Hounds Smokers BBQ - Your Panadas - Ms. Carolyn Gaines Pony Party Time Vegas Vid Kid ​ Lighthouse Temple C.O.G.I.C Sweet Beginnings - Dance Upon A Star - Bobs Bikes For Needy Kids - Urban Underdogs LV - Liberty Learning Solutions - Prison Fellowship Angel Tree® - RAFA - Rise Up Nevada Education - Michelle at Homie.com - YouthLed - Mrs. Dee - Cram Middle School - Vegas Roots Community Garden - Kids Club Indoor Playground

Elise Carey - Founder/Director/President Why I founded I'm Young And Empowered, Inc. My father Wilbur passed on due to lung cancer Christmas 2017. He deteriorated very quickly, was placed in hospice care and passed one week later. My father suffered an epic case of bullying as a frail and terminally ill man at the hands of someone who proclaimed her love for him. My father did not live long enough for us to bring in help or protection. A secret wedding took place just 5 days before he passed. None of his children who were in the vicinity were invited. After my father's death, my 2 siblings and I discovered there was a fraud in play. Took us close to 2 years to fight an estate case to expose the fraud upon my father's estate. Witnessing my father, who once was a boxer, very strong, no nonsense and a very proud man, suffer the terrible toll cancer takes on even the strongest person broke my heart. I decided to take everything he left me (that was almost stolen) and pour it into a way to carry on his legacy, by Paying It Forward in an effort to empower others, especially children. Seeing story after story of cases of bullying hit me close to home. I decided to try to use as much of my life experience, heart-soul and pour it into a cause. We started as just that, a "cause" on March 28th, 2019. We were then granted our 501(c)3 award letter June 2019. Since then we have reached many families, schools, community centers and youth organizations across the country. Within months of our start up as a cause, it became apparent the need to address economic undercurrents as an integral part of our organizational outreach. My Story I am from a disadvantaged family myself and have encountered many hardships beginning at a young age including; racial/cultural discrimination, pre-teen homelessness, trafficking, teenage parenthood, domestic violence, incarceration and mental health struggles. I am thankful for a very supportive husband, adult children who have achieved self sufficiency and are now wonderful parents to my grandchildren and many, many years of cognitive behavioral therapy. All of which allows me to utilize my unique experience based perspective and a deep understanding of the paradox of challenges faced by youth and their families. We work to holistically address the myriad of socio-economic undercurrents that can lead to disparities, economic hardship and inequality. My personal goal is to create generational, long lasting positive impacts to reduce inequality and economic hardship. All while promoting integrity, compassion and unity and addressing the economic challenges that greatly exacerbate sociological and societal challenges. Contact I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect. Elise@Imyoungandempowered.org 702.972.0554

Testimonials I'm Young and Empoweted has been there for me & my children on several occasions since I first met them. I am a disabled veteran on a very limited income. Elise & her organization helped us in the past from school supplies to food without any hesitation. They are caring, compassionate and fair to all. I wish there were more organizations like them. ​ I’m young & empowered organization has been a BIG blessing for my family, today I picked up food my family desperately needed. I have been falling on hard times a lot lately & constantly felt like it was always a barrier or another problem, life is so unpredictable. It really takes a village, IY&E organization has been a blessing, a stress relief & someone I can always call on, anytime I fell short on anything this organization was there to help. Elise comes through every time & it’s so rare these days to find people that really want to help others. This nonprofit is a great one & I only wish how there was more like it. ​ ​ ​ Read More

DONATE I'm Young and Empowered, Inc. aka Yes You Matter is a grassroots, low overhead, volunteer based, nongovernment funded, nonprofit organization. We self fund/fulfill all administrative and overhead costs to run our organization since our founding in 2019. ​ Rest assured that each and every dollar we receive via generous donations - goes direct to our community outreach programs and services! ​ We appreciate your interest and support of the efforts in I'm Young And Empowered, Inc. aka Yes YouMatter. ​ ​ ​ ​

I'm Young And Empowered, Inc. Aka Yes You Matter Whistle Blower Policy I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. Aka Yes You Matter is committed to operating in furtherance of its tax-exempt purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including those concerning accounting and auditing, and prohibits fraudulent practices by any of its board members, officers, employees, or volunteers. This policy outlines a procedure for employees to report actions that an employee reasonably believes violates a law, or regulation or that constitutes fraudulent accounting or other practices. This policy applies to any matter which is related to I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. Aka Yes You Matter business and does not relate to private acts of an individual not connected to the business of I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. Aka Yes You Matter. If an employee has a reasonable belief that an employee or I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. Aka Yes You Matter has engaged in any action that violates any applicable law, or regulation, including those concerning accounting and auditing, or constitutes a fraudulent practice, the employee is expected to immediately report such information to Elise Carey - Executive Director. If the employee does not feel comfortable reporting the information to the Executive Director, he or she is expected to report the information to the Secretary - Sierra Evans. All reports will be followed up promptly, and an investigation conducted. In conducting its investigations, I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. Aka Yes You Matter will strive to keep the identity of the complaining individual as confidential as possible, while conducting an adequate review and investigation. I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. Aka Yes You Matter will not retaliate against an employee in the terms and conditions of employment because that employee: (a) reports to a supervisor, to the executive director, the Board of Directors or to a federal, state or local agency what the employee believes in good faith to be a violation of the law; or (b) participates in good faith in any resulting investigation or proceeding, or (c) exercises his or her rights under any state or federal law(s) or regulation(s) to pursue a claim or take legal action to protect the employee’s rights. I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. Aka Yes You Matter may take disciplinary action (up to and including termination) against an employee who in management’s assessment has engaged in retaliatory conduct in violation of this policy. [In addition, I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. Aka Yes You Matter will not, with the intent to retaliate, take any action harmful to any employee who has provided to law enforcement personnel or a court truthful information relating to the commission or possible commission by I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. Aka Yes You Matter or any of its employees of a violation of any applicable law or regulation.] Supervisors will be trained on this policy and I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. Aka Yes You Matter prohibition against retaliation in accordance with this policy.

​ Third Party Events & Fundraising Guidelines Thank you for your interest in hosting an event for I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. (IYAE). Events such as yours are important in our efforts to raise funds and awareness of our mission in providing customized support to uplift disadvantaged families Any organization or individual (outside of I’m Young And Empowered, Inc.) that organizes and hosts an event, promotion, sale or donation drive on behalf of I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. is defined as “third party.” In order to enhance the success of third party fundraising events and to avoid conflicts with I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. clients, donors, sponsors or other events planned, the following policies should be observed. For more information or questions on third party events, please contact Elise Carey 702.972.0554 or Elise@Imyoungandempowered.org Communications Guidelines ​ Participants may not use copyrighted information, logos, or photos without written consent of I’m Young And Empowered,Inc.. I’m Young And Empowered,Inc. is a beneficiary, not a sponsor, of a third party event or fundraiser. All promotional materials should clearly state that the event is sponsored by you or your organization with net proceeds benefiting I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. cannot be used in an event title but may be identified as the beneficiary of the event/promotion. For example an event may not be referred to as “I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. XYZ Fundraiser” Instead it should be promoted as “XYZ Fundraiser to Benefit I’m Young And Empowered, Inc..” If less than 100% of net proceeds will be donated, fundraisers must truthfully state the portion or amount of the proceeds which will be donated to I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. in all advertising, promotions and in all contact with donors, sponsors, and participants. The third party is responsible for its own marketing, including writing and distributing press releases, PSA’s, social media postings, invitations, ads, etc. The third party must submit all public and promotional materials containing I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. name and/or logo to I’m. Young And Empowered, Inc. for review and approval prior to publication and distribution of these materials. Please allow I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. team three (3) business days to review these materials. I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. does not participate as a “co-host” on third-party events posted on Facebook or other social media sites. ​ Financial Guidelines ​ All third party expenses are the responsibility of the third party organizer and must be paid before net proceeds are given to I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. No bank accounts or holding accounts may be established under the I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. name. I’m Young And Empowered,Inc. will not purchase advertising to promote a third party event. I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. will not distribute retail discount coupons or codes for sponsors of a third-party event. The third party event organizer is responsible for all vendor agreements, contracts, insurance, and necessary permits for the event. I’m Young And Empowered,Inc. will not assume any type of liability for a third party event, including liability for any injuries sustained by third party. ​ Charitable Giving Guidelines ​ The not-for-profit tax exempt status of I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. may not be used by the host organization to purchase items and materials with which to conduct the activity. Third party event organizers should not provide tax advice to third party event contributors. Organizers should refer individuals to tax or legal counsel for information. In order for a tax receipt to be issued, I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. must be provided with the donor’s name, address and phone number with the donation. Any checks made payable to I’m Young And Empowered,Inc. must be forwarded to I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. for processing and deposit. Such donations are tax-deductible and will be receipted by I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. Due to limited resources, I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. is typically not able to provide volunteers to attend all fundraisers, but is happy to provide appropriate informational material for the third party’s use. ​ Event Request Submission & Approval Process ​ The third party must submit a Third-Party Event Application to I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. President/Community Advocate at least 60 days in advance of the proposed date. If multiple events are proposed, a proposal must be submitted for each. This application can be found online at HERE Third party organizers of donation drives are encouraged to contact I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. 30 days prior to beginning the drive to determine the I’m Young And Empowered, Inc.’s most critical needs. Requests to have an I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. volunteer available to attend in-kind donations drives will be considered based on availability. The average processing time for review and approval is 2-5 business days. Please note that if your form is incomplete or requires further review, additional time will be needed to properly access the request. Once approved, an approval letter will be sent to you via email, if provided. I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. will not approve a third party event if it promotes a political party, candidate, or potential candidate. I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. reserves the right to decline any event if it conflicts with mission, fundraising efforts, or event calendar. I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a third party event or disassociate with a third party event at any time in writing if these Third Party Event Policies are not satisfied or for substantial cause determined by the Leadership team of I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. Event or Fundraiser Guidelines All third party events or fundraisers must be approved by I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. For the approved event, I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. will provide: materials including information about I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. and our services. a donations report (includes donor names and total amount of gifts received only). a tax receipt for every donation made payable to I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. Please keep in mind: I’m Young And Empowered, Inc. maintains a private donor list, and cannot use its website, mailing list, media list, donor list, or email list to publicize or solicit funds for a third party fundraiser. ​ Go to Application ​

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Em nenhuma circunstância a IYAE, seus dirigentes, diretores, funcionários, voluntários ou contribuidores de informações para este site serão responsáveis por você ou qualquer outro terceiro por qualquer decisão ou ação tomada por você com base em tais informações, ou por qualquer danos conseqüentes, especiais ou semelhantes, mesmo que avisada da possibilidade de tais danos. ​ Entrando em contato com o site: Se você tiver alguma dúvida sobre os Termos de Uso e Política de Privacidade do I'm Young And Empowered, Inc., entre em contato conosco por e-mail para o endereço listado abaixo. Advogada Comunitária - Elise Carey 702.972.0554 elise@Imyoungandempowered.org www.Imyoungandempowered.org 501 (c) 3 ID fiscal de organização sem fins lucrativos 84-1808668

I'm Young And Empowered, Inc. #YESYOUMATTER does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, political affiliation, age, national origin (ancestry), immigration status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

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Third Party Events and Fundraisers Thank you for your interest in organizing a special event for I'm Young And Empowered, Inc. We greatly appreciate your time and efforts on our behalf. The following information has been prepared to help make your I'm Young And Empowered, Inc. fundraiser as successful as possible within the organization’s guidelines. ​ Guidelines Event or Fundraiser Inquiry First Name Last Name Email Phone Number Name of organization Company Website Date of Event Please tell us more about your event If accepted I agree to the terms, conditions and guidelines Register Thanks for registering, we will be in touch soon!

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