YOUNG SOLDIERS SUCCESS GROUP
OUR MISSION
At Young Soldiers Success Group (YSSG), we empower under-resourced young men of color to rise with purpose, strength, and self-belief. Through transformational mentorship, dynamic enrichment experiences, and disciplined fitness training, we help them develop a growth mindset that fuels success in school, in life, and in the world.
We believe every young man carries untapped greatness. Our mission is to unlock it one mind, one body, one future at a time.
OUR VISION
To become a powerful cornerstone in our community a trusted space where young men of color are seen, heard, and empowered. Through deep mentorship and intentional development, we nurture the leaders of tomorrow: confident, resilient, and purpose driven individuals who will rise to uplift their families, communities, and the next generation.
OUR PROGRAMS
At YSSG, our programs are more than activities they are gateways to transformation. Each experience is crafted to inspire, challenge, and elevate young men of color as they step into their full potential.Rooted in mentorship and fueled by real-world exposure, our programs help members develop essential life skills, expand their worldview, and gain the confidence to lead with purpose. From personal growth to cultural enrichment, every offering reflects our promise: to shape confident, cultured, and cultivated young leaders who can thrive anywhere from their neighborhoods to the global stage.We offer dynamic, youth-centered programs across the following key pillars:
YSSG PROGRAM PILLARS
🔑 Purpose & Identity Lab
“Know yourself. Lead yourself.”
• Helps members discover their personal mission and strengths
• Weekly reflections on fear, faith, values, and life direction
• Journaling, vision mapping, goal-setting, and confidence-building
• Emphasizes self-discipline, resilience, and owning one’s path
🧠 Critical Thinking & Creative Expression
“Don’t just learn think.”
• Debate circles, creative writing, problem-solving sessions
• Analyzing music, media, and current events from a leadership lens
• Public speaking workshops and storytelling
• Training young minds to think independently, question boldly, and speak with power
💪🏾 Fitness & Mental Discipline
“Strong mind. Strong body. Strong future.”
• Weekly fitness training focused on confidence, health, and self-image
• Teaches breathwork, meditation, visualization, and cold exposure
• Promotes energy management, clean living, and resilience under pressure
🌍 Life Skills & Real-World Readiness
“Learn what life won’t teach in school.”
• Financial literacy, negotiation, time management, entrepreneurship
• Job shadowing, resume/interview prep, etiquette & professional presence
• Guest speakers from business, arts, trades, and tech
• Field trips to boardrooms, college campuses, farms, and community sites
🎒 Cultural Exposure & Enrichment
“See the world. Expand your vision.”
• Museum trips, historical site visits, cultural cuisine experiences
• Workshops on global Black and Indigenous history, music, and innovation
• Collaborative projects with youth programs outside the U.S.
• Encourages global thinking while rooted in cultural pride
🫱🏾🫲🏿 Brotherhood & Mentorship Circles
“No man rises alone.”
• Weekly group mentorship check-ins (small groups + elder mentors)
• Emotional intelligence and healing circles
• Group challenges that promote trust, service, and legacy
• Teaches loyalty, accountability, and team success
CONTACT US
35 Congress Street, Suite 210
Salem, MA 01970
Tel: (978) 853-9941