Helping Empower Youth (HEY!)
933 Neal St NW, Atlanta, 30314
(404) 457-1311
Helping Empower Youth, called HEY!, is a nonprofit that works with Black young people in Atlanta, mostly on the Westside. It offers STEAM and business programs, a summer work-training program, tutoring, and help with basic needs like food and laundry. It also runs a leadership academy and a children's book festival. Offers: STEAM and entrepreneurship programs for youth; Summer job training (HEY! Just Business); EMPOWERED! Leadership Academy; Academic tutoring; Food, toiletries, laundry and transportation support; HEY! Let's Read! Book Festival for Children of Color. Call (404) 457-1311 or email programs@helpingempoweryouth.org.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- When
- WeekdaysFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- With people (tutoring, mentoring, visiting), Events, Office and phones, From homeFrom the description, not confirmed
- Background check needed
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
What they offer 9
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
ATL Water Boyz initiativeProgram
HEY! is working to give the "ATL Water Boyz" other options and paths. It also aims to change how young Black men and boys in Atlanta are seen.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Become a mentorProgram
HEY! invites people to mentor young people through its leadership and mentoring work. The goal is to help youth become leaders and problem solvers on their own.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
EMPOWERED! Leadership AcademyProgram
This is one of the three main HEY! initiatives. HEY! says it works to build young people's leadership.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Helping Empower Youth (HEY!) ServicesService
HEY! gives Black young people in Atlanta support so their basic needs are met. It also offers STEAM and business activities where youth build skills and can earn income.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Mental Health First Aid training for adult youth leadersProgram
HEY! works with Built For This to train adult leaders who serve young people. The training teaches Mental Health First Aid and is for people working in schools, churches and community groups.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Sport For Good S.T.E.A.M.Program
This is one of the three main HEY! initiatives, built around STEAM for young people.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Volunteer with HEY!Program
HEY! has volunteer jobs during the week and at special events. Virtual volunteers can help with office tasks. People who will work with students on a regular basis must pass a background check.
Events 2
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Navigate the Mission
Friday, October 10, 2025, 10 AM to 3 PM
A one-day gathering for Black and Brown women leaders in nonprofit, faith, community and social change work. It had panels, keynote speakers and faith reflections, and was set for Friday, October 10, 2025.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
HEY! Let's Read! Book Festival for Children of Color
Date not announced
This is a book festival for children of color. It is one of the three main HEY! initiatives.
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