ABOUT YOUTH-N-ACTION

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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, 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 18, 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.

Over the years, Youth-N-Action has developed a diverse portfolio of youth programming, including:

A competitive and developmental basketball program designed to elevate student-athletes through elite training, exposure, discipline, and mentorship.

A growing initiative that introduces young athletes to the game of golf while teaching patience, focus, sportsmanship, and life skills rarely accessible in underserved communities.

A comprehensive leadership program focused on character building, personal responsibility, life skills, community service, and long-term development for future leaders.

A successful program that helped youth develop speed, conditioning, teamwork, and competitive discipline.

Through these programs, Youth-N-Action has impacted the lives of hundreds of young people by instilling the values of discipline, respect, leadership, integrity, and service. Many alumni have gone on to excel academically, athletically, and professionally—crediting the organization for the foundation it gave them.

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.