The Yunion celebrates 20 years and more than 17,000 youth impacted

Oct 4, 2023

A Detroit nonprofit is celebrating a significant milestone. The Yunion marks 20 years of service to metro Detroit youth this year. Founded with a passion for uplifting and empowering young people, The Yunion has been a beacon of hope for thousands of young lives over the past two decades, primarily focusing on supporting young Black boys.

Since its inception in 2003, The Yunion has been instrumental in providing a wide range of support services to the community’s youth. From prevention programming and life skills training to vital mental health support, tutoring, mentoring and more, this nonprofit has been a source of transformation for over 17,000 young individuals in metro Detroit.

The nonprofit has taken another significant step forward with the establishment of a state-of-the-art youth development center in Detroit. This new facility promises to expand its reach and impact, enabling it to provide a nurturing environment for even more young people. To celebrate, The Yunion is gearing up for an upcoming gala to celebrate its enduring commitment and the life-changing work they’ve done for Detroit’s youth.

American Black Journal host Stephen Henderson sat down with The Yunion’s Founder & CEO Jason Wilson and Executive Director Nicole Wilson to talk about the nonprofit’s new youth development center in Detroit and their upcoming anniversary gala.

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