Creativity.
Learning the fundamentals of design, collaboration, marketing strategies, and how to use creative thinking to solve problems.
Character Building.
Empowering youth to embrace their individuality, remain confident with who they are, and learn how to set and accomplish goals.
Entrepreneurship.
Giving youth the opportunity to learn entrepreneurship, business, and financial skills. Learning how to start, manage, market, and promote their own business.
Strengthening youth, families, and communities by providing creative, educational, and support-based programs that promote stability, wellness, and long-term opportunity.
We envision thriving neighborhoods where youth and families have equitable access to resources, supportive services, and creative opportunities that foster resilience, connection, and success.
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How You Can Help
Your donations to YEP We Design helps provide our youth with creative, innovative programs, and industry standard equipment.
Our Values
YEP We Design is committed to…
Community-Centered
Programs are designed with and for the community.
Collaboration
We partner rather than duplicate.
Equity & Inclusion
We serve families of all backgrounds, abilities, and circumstances.
Accountability
We steward funding responsibly and measure impact.
Creativity as a Tool
Creativity is a pathway to healing, learning, and empowerment.
Family First
Strong families create strong communities.
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News
News & Updates
Did you know that…Visual arts classes taken in elementary school help develop a child’s motor skills, which are crucial and help develop these skills when children use tools such as scissors, pencils, and paintbrushes. The same also happens with language skills. By identifying colors, shapes, and descriptive words, and then discussing it with a friend or teacher, children can develop their social skills, and help increase their vocabulary at a young age.
Indy students head back to school with ‘personal brand’
8393 Creative Launches Nonprofit Organization to Empower Youth Creative Thinkers
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