Nonprofit
YEAH Philly
Also called: Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout
A Black-led nonprofit that works with young people ages 15 to 24 in West and Southwest Philadelphia. It supports youth affected by violence and runs a weekday hangout, violence prevention work, and youth volunteer and work openings.
- Ages 15 and up
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What they do
Stop by the hangout on a weekday afternoon or evening, or ask about volunteer and work openings. The group also publishes news and videos about youth issues.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Ages
- Ages 15 to 24
- Who is there
- Teens, Young adults
When and where
Hangout open Monday to Friday, 2 to 10 pm. Saturdays are for scheduled events only. Closed Sunday. Ages 15 to 24.
- Days
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Times
- Daytime, Evening
Hangout and office
- Address
- 5257 Walton Ave
- Part of the city
- University Southwest
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Go to the hangout at 5257 Walton Ave on a weekday between 2 and 10 pm, or email teens@yeahphilly.org to ask about joining..
You can just show up.
What to expect
The hangout is open on weekdays from 2 to 10 pm, and Saturdays are for scheduled events only. The site does not say what happens on a first visit, whether you sign in, or what it costs, so the staff are the best source. When we read it, the Work with YEAH page listed no open internships or volunteer roles.
Tips for your first visit
- Call (267) 892-3538 or email teens@yeahphilly.org to check the fit before you go.
- Go on a weekday, since the hangout is closed on Sundays and open only for scheduled events on Saturdays.
- The site does not mention parking or transit, so check the street address before you go.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The site posts hangout hours and an address but no intake steps. It describes its youth as teens and young adults affected by violence, so confirm by phone or email first..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Cost not known yet. Not stated on the site
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: yeahphilly.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: yeahphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: teens@yeahphilly.org Source: yeahphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: (267) 892-3538 Source: yeahphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Kendra Van de Water Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: yeahphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- January 2025 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Probably active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- yeahphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Contacts, Audience
- yeahphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Last sign of life
- yeahphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What to expect, First step
- yeahphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Last sign of life, Sign of life url
- yeahphilly.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status
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