our mission

Building long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth, equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community.

Our Team

Board Members

Core Beliefs

Our History

Recognition

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Lawrence Robinson

WSU SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Ronald Lee Jr.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Sherri Pickett

Kaila Pickett

YOUTH PARTICIPANT

Christian Henderson

YOUTH PARTICIPANT

Danielle Henderson

Derek Ware

Anthenee Elrington

Chantel Brown

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Dionna Jackson

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Karlita Young

COMMUNITY PARENT

Shantalea Johns

WAYNE STATE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Bryce Tucker

YOUTH PARTICIPANT

Lashawnda Denson

MOLINA HEALTH CARE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF MEMBERS

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Artavia Hunter

HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST

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Swaran Gill

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

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Sheriese Johnson

SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER

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Thomas Butler

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CAREER MANAGER

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Nicole Wilson

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Jason Wilson

FOUNDER / CEO

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Serena Eagan, LMSW

CASE MANAGEMENT FIELD SUPERVISOR

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Ronald Lee Jr.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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Christopher Norris

CATTA LEAD INSTRUCTOR

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Keri Wallace

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

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Adesola Holmes

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CAREER MANAGER

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Kishana Eastmon

DIVERSION CARE MANAGER

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Yulisa Rocha Ortiz

DIVERSION CARE MANAGER

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Antoine Crowder

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CAREER MANAGER

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Chantel Brown

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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Dionna Jackson

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

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Sean Smith

IT SPECIALIST

our mission

Building long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth, equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community.

Our Team

Board Members

Core Beliefs

Our History

Recognition

board members

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

Shawn McLaughlin

CEO
Emporia Energy 
Denver, CO (Chairman)

our

seven

core

beliefs

We believe that EVERY CHILD is of great worth and has the desire and potential to succeed.

We believe that LONG-TERM, 24/7 RELATIONSHIPS with caring adults have proven positive outcomes in the lives of our urban youth.

We believe that a HOLISTIC approach is essential for a strong and healthy future for our youth.

We believe that FULL-TIME, SALARIED TEACHER-MENTORS WHO COME FROM SIMILAR BACKGROUNDS as the students can have a positive influence and make all the difference.

We believe that the SERVANT LEADERSHIP, creating a culture of selflessness and service, is the foundation for leadership.

We believe in the intrinsic DIGNITY of every person and act accordingly.

We believe that COLLABORATION yields the best long-term results, acknowledging that the complex work in our urban centers cannot be done single handedly.

our history

  • 2002

    The Yunion Record Label Founded

    Our CEO Jason Wilson personal experience
    leds him to first create the Yunion as a record
    label with the goal of producing hip-hop music that empowered youth to overcome negative cultural influences.

  • 2005

    Established as a Nonprofit

    In order to gain access to funding needed to
    expand our mentoring services beyond the
    reach of music, Mr. Wilson established the
    Yunion as a nonprofit in 2005.

  • 2008

    Awarded a Federal Grant

    The Yunion was awarded its first federal grant
    through the U.S. Department of Education.

  • 2016

    Featured on TV and Invited to the White House

    Yunion’s male academy the Cave of Adullam
    was featured on the Dr. Oz Show and invited
    to present at President Obama’s ‘My Brother’s
    Keeper’ Showcase at the White House.

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Friday Parent Check-In

By The Yunion, Inc | May 6, 2023 | The Yunion
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By The Yunion, Inc | May 6, 2023 | The Yunion
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