" Healthy Active Oakland Youth " YDF create new leaders one day one play.
YDF provides a holistic approach to developing young student-athletes. The next generation of leadership roles to fill.
Yonus Davis Foundation Programs
We Created Healthy Active Oakland Youth
We Created Healthy Active Oakland Youth
We Created Healthy Active Oakland Youth
The Yonus Davis Foundation launched Healthy Active Oakland Youth to address the growing need for safe, structured, and engaging opportunities for youth in our community. In too many Oakland neighborhoods, children face barriers to physical activity, access to nutritious food, and consistent mentorship.
This program was created to combat rising health disparities, reduce youth violence, and promote overall well-being. Through sports, fitness, environmental education, and leadership development, we aim to keep kids active, connected, and empowered.
Our goal is simple: help Oakland’s youth grow strong in body, mind, and spirit—one play, one day at a time.
Teens Go Green & Stop The Violence
We Created Healthy Active Oakland Youth
We Created Healthy Active Oakland Youth
"Teens Go Green & Stop The Violence" is a program which includes, along with sports, nutrition education and mentorship, an innovative approach designed to engage youth aged 5-14 in a holistic approach to health, sustainability, and community stewardship.
In addition to physical activity, the YDF places a strong emphasis on nutrition education. Through workshops, cooking classes, and community events, youth learn about the importance of balanced eating, making healthy choices, and cultivating lifelong habits that promote well-being.
With Teens Go Green as a an Eco- Awareness component to our programming,
Youth will learn about of how our eco-systemis impacted by their own behaviors, and the effects of global warming, erratic weather patterns and other signs of environmental upset.
With the new knowledge the youth will obtain, we will encourage them to raise their environmental consciousness, create better practices around waste management, and about career opportunities to enhance their indivicudal prospects as well as have a greater positive impact in their own families and communities.
Mental Health Therapy
We Created Healthy Active Oakland Youth
Mental Health Therapy
At the Yonus Davis Foundation (YDF), we believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. Our Mental Health & Wellness Support services offer youth and families access to trauma-informed care, peer mentorship, and licensed therapy providers.
We provide individual and group therapy sessions, healing circles, and wellness workshops designed to address anxiety, depression, grief, and the stressors that affect our youth—especially those impacted by community violence, poverty, or instability.
Through our culturally responsive approach, we empower young people to build resilience, practice self-care, and thrive emotionally and mentally
NORCAL YOUTH FOOTBALL
NORCAL YOUTH FOOTBALL
Mental Health Therapy
NorCal Youth Football – Powered by YDF serving youth ages 5 to 14, NorCal Youth Football under the Yonus Davis Foundation is more than just a league—it’s a movement built on character, discipline, and community. Led by passionate coaches and future league president Coach Yonus Davis, we provide a high-level football experience that develops champions on and off the field.We proudly partner with families, mentors, and organizations who want to win—not just in sports, but in life. Together, we teach our young athletes how to lead with integrity, work hard, and believe in their full potential.If you're ready to build winners for life, you’re in the right place.
College Tours
NORCAL YOUTH FOOTBALL
NFL Flag Football
YDF College Tours – Inspiring the Next Generation of Scholars and Leaders
The Yonus Davis Foundation (YDF) organizes empowering college tours for youth to explore higher education opportunities firsthand. These tours expose students—many of whom are first-generation college prospects—to university campuses across California and beyond. Through guided visits, student panels, admissions workshops, and mentorship conversations, YDF helps participants envision themselves in college and plan for their academic future.
Our tours promote college readiness, confidence, and goal-setting, making higher education a real and reachable dream.
NFL Flag Football
NORCAL YOUTH FOOTBALL
NFL Flag Football
Our NFL Flag Football program provides youth with a fun, fast-paced, and non-contact alternative to traditional tackle football. Open to boys and girls ages 5–14, this program teaches the fundamentals of football—teamwork, strategy, discipline, and sportsmanship—through weekly practices and games.
As an official NFL Flag league, participants wear authentic NFL-branded jerseys and compete in organized divisions based on age and skill level. Our goal is to create a safe, inclusive environment where every child can develop their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game.
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About The Yonus Davis Foundation
Our Experience
At the Yonus Davis Foundation (YDF), our programs are shaped by real-life experiences, resilience, and a deep commitment to youth empowerment. Founded by Coach Yonus Davis—a former Division I athlete and professional football player who overcame adversity and incarceration—YDF brings a unique, relatable approach to youth development.
We have worked hands-on with:
Over 500+ youth annually across Oakland and Northern California
NFL Flag Football and Norcal Youth Football teams, building discipline, teamwork, and leadership
College Tours exposing students to higher education opportunities
Teens Go Green, a nature-based program promoting mental wellness and community service
Mentorship and 1-on-1 Coaching for student-athletes ages 12–25, focusing on accountability, mindset, and personal growth
Community Cleanups and City Partnerships, helping youth give back and take pride in where they live
Every program we offer reflects our belief: Redemption is real. Leadership can be taught. And with the right support, every young person can succeed.
Why YDF?
The Yonus Davis Foundation (YDF) stands on lived experience, not just theory. Founded by a former pro athlete who overcame incarceration and life’s toughest setbacks, YDF speaks directly to today’s youth—especially those navigating pressure, poverty, or pain. We don’t just mentor; we relate, guide, and empower.
Our team specializes in working with student-athletes and at-risk youth, offering real solutions, consistent engagement, and a commitment to helping every young person reach their full potential. When you work with YDF, you're not just investing in a program—you’re investing in transformation, leadership, and legacy.
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