ABOUT YOUTH-N-ACTION

Youth-N-Action, Inc. was founded in 1995 by Darryl Mayes in Montgomery, Alabama, with a clear mission: to steer at-risk youth toward a positive and productive future. What began as a grassroots effort to provide guidance, mentorship, and structure for local youth has grown into one of Montgomery’s most impactful community-based youth development organizations.

For over 30 years, Youth-N-Action has empowered young people by combining mentorship, athletics, leadership training, educational tools and character development. The organization officially became a recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit on June 20, 2016, allowing it to expand its services and reach even more youth across the region.

Today, Youth-N-Action serves youth ages 6 through 24, providing year-round programs that promote academic success, athletic excellence, and personal growth. The organization also partners with middle school and high school athletic teams throughout Montgomery to support student-athletes both on and off the field.

Rooted in community and driven by purpose, Youth-N-Action continues to build positive pathways for youth and student-athletes, ensuring they have the support, opportunities, and mentorship needed to succeed in life.

MISSION

To inspire growth and success amongst youth through our programs that foster personal development, academic success, and athletic skills.

OUR GOAL

The goal of Youth-N-Action is to empower youth to reach their full potential academically, athletically, and personally by providing structured programs, mentorship, and opportunities that promote discipline, leadership, and long-term success beyond sports.

Our VISION

Youth-N-Action envisions a future where every young person has access to guidance, resources, and positive pathways that lead to graduation, college or career readiness, and responsible citizenship. We strive to be a trusted community anchor that bridges sports, education, leadership, and life skills, using athletics as a tool to build character, open doors, and create lasting impact for youth and families across our community.