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Yonus Davis Foundation | 501(c)(3)
Developing disciplined youth leaders.
Elite Sports & Mentorship | Bay Area
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Yonus Davis Foundation Programs
Healthy Active Oakland Youth
Teens Go Green & Stop The Violence
Teens Go Green & Stop The Violence
The Yonus Davis Foundation launched Healthy Active Oakland Youth in 2020 as a DBA initiative to address the growing need for safe, structured, and engaging opportunities for youth throughout Oakland and the greater Bay Area.
In many neighborhoods, young people face barriers to regular physical activity, access to nutritious food, and consistent mentorship. These challenges contribute to health disparities, increased exposure to unsafe environments, and limited opportunities for positive youth development.
Healthy Active Oakland Youth was created to combat these issues by providing structured programs that promote physical health, mental wellness, and leadership development. Through organized sports, fitness training, environmental education, and mentorship, we create safe spaces where youth can stay active, build confidence, and develop life skills that carry beyond the field.
Our program also emphasizes community engagement, healthy lifestyle choices, and positive peer relationships. By integrating athletics with mentorship and wellness education, we help young people build discipline, accountability, and resilience.
Our goal is simple: to help Bay Area youth grow strong physically, mentally, and emotionally while creating pathways toward leadership, opportunity, and long-term success.
Teens Go Green & Stop The Violence
Teens Go Green & Stop The Violence
Teens Go Green & Stop The Violence
Teens Go Green & Stop The Violence is a youth development program created by the Yonus Davis Foundation (YDF) that combines sports, nutrition education, environmental awareness, and mentorship into a holistic approach to youth development for children ages 5–14.
The program was designed to engage young people in positive activities that promote physical health, environmental responsibility, and community leadership while also addressing the root causes of youth violence through mentorship and structured engagement.
In addition to organized sports and fitness programming, YDF places a strong emphasis on nutrition education and healthy living. Through workshops, cooking demonstrations, and community events, youth learn the importance of balanced nutrition, making healthy food choices, and developing lifelong habits that support physical and mental well-being.
The Teens Go Green component introduces youth to environmental awareness and sustainability. Participants learn how everyday behaviors impact the environment, including topics such as climate change, waste management, recycling, and the effects of global warming and changing weather patterns.
Through hands-on learning and community engagement activities, youth are encouraged to increase their environmental consciousness and adopt responsible practices that protect their communities and natural resources.
The program also introduces young people to career pathways connected to environmental stewardship, helping them explore opportunities in sustainability, conservation, and green innovation.
By combining athletics, mentorship, environmental education, and healthy lifestyle development, Teens Go Green & Stop The Violence empowers youth to become responsible leaders who contribute positively to their families, their communities, and the future of the planet.
Mental Health & Wellness Support
Teens Go Green & Stop The Violence
Mental Health & Wellness Support
Amongst Athletes: The Coach John Beam Leadership & Wellness Initiative
At the Yonus Davis Foundation (YDF), we believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. Over the past five years, our programs have evolved to recognize that youth development requires more than athletics it requires emotional support, mentorship, and safe spaces where young people can grow with confidence.
Our Mental Health & Wellness Support services provide youth and families with access to trauma-informed care, peer mentorship, and connections to licensed therapy providers. Through these services, we help young people develop emotional resilience, self-awareness, and healthy coping strategies.
A key part of this effort is “Amongst Athletes: The Coach John Beam Leadership & Wellness Initiative.” Inspired by legendary mentor Coach John Beam, this initiative focuses on building strong character, leadership, and mental toughness both on and off the field. Through structured mentorship circles, leadership workshops, and wellness discussions, youth learn how to manage stress, build discipline, and support one another as teammates and leaders. Coaches and mentors also reinforce positive communication, accountability, and the importance of making thoughtful decisions in challenging moments. The program integrates athletics with mental wellness by encouraging athletes to care for their minds the same way they care for their bodies. With support from mentors, counselors, and community partners, youth gain the tools they need to navigate life’s pressures while staying focused on their goals.
For the 2026 season and beyond, YDF continues expanding this initiative to support more youth across the Bay Area through our multi-sport programming, leadership development activities, and safe community environments.
Our goal is to ensure that every young person in our programs knows they are supported, valued, and capable of becoming strong leaders in their communities.
Create New Leaders One Day, One Play at a Time.
YOUTH MULTI-SPORTS
“Elite Development. Professional Mentorship. Community Leadership.”
Mental Health & Wellness Support
The Yonus Davis Foundation (YDF) delivers structured youth development programs through football, basketball, flag football, and cheerleading across the Bay Area. In partnership with community organizations and the BACR Bengals board, we create safe environments where young people develop leadership, discipline, and lifelong skills.
YDF College Tours
“Elite Development. Professional Mentorship. Community Leadership.”
“Elite Development. Professional Mentorship. Community Leadership.”
Inspiring the Next Generation of Scholars and Leaders:
Three Highlight Icons or Sections:
🎓 Campus Exposure
Visits to universities across California
👥 Student Mentorship
Panels with college students and athletes
📚 College Readiness
Admissions guidance and academic planning for future.
“Elite Development. Professional Mentorship. Community Leadership.”
“Elite Development. Professional Mentorship. Community Leadership.”
“Elite Development. Professional Mentorship. Community Leadership.”
Elite Youth Development Camps
The Yonus Davis Foundation (YDF) have elevated their mission to serve youth across the Bay Area through the PRO Football Legends NorCal × YDF Elite Development Camps.
Building on a championship standard, YDF delivers structured football development camps designed to instill discipline, accountability, and high-level athletic training for student-athletes. These camps provide youth with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the game while developing leadership, confidence, and character both on and off the field.
Through strong community partnerships and program alignment with Bay Area Community Resources (BACR), YDF helps strengthen youth programming across 181 Bay Area schools, bringing structure, mentorship, and opportunity to young athletes throughout the region.
Our camps are hosted in collaboration with professional football alumni and current players who have competed at the highest levels of the sport, including the NFL and other professional leagues. These mentors share their knowledge, experiences, and leadership to help guide young athletes toward excellence.
At YDF, we emphasize the importance of standards, preparation, and discipline. Our goal is not only to develop better football players, but to teach the mindset and work ethic required to pursue opportunities at the highest levels of athletics and life.
Through elite instruction, mentorship, and community engagement, the PRO Football Legends NorCal × YDF Elite Camps create a pathway where young athletes can grow, compete, and develop the character needed to succeed in sports, school, and their future careers.
Developing the next generation of leaders one athlete, one camp, one opportunity at a time.
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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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College Tours
San Jose State University Aluminum
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A unique walking tour around San Jose State University with time to enjoy lunch and brunch in the downtown city of the Silicon Valley. This is the largest city in the Bay Area an well known for Google, Facebook, Apple & Twitter many other technology companies in the Silicon Valley.
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Coach Yonus Davis Founder, Yonus Davis Foundation
Coach Yonus Davis is the founder of the Yonus Davis Foundation (YDF) and a former professional football player committed to mentoring and empowering youth in the Bay Area. An Oakland native, he played under legendary Skyline High School coach John Beam before earning a full scholarship to San Jose State University, where he helped lead the Spartans to the 2006 New Mexico Bowl under Coach Dick Tomey.
Davis later signed with the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League, where he was recognized as Rookie of the Year. Inspired by his journey through sports and mentorship, he founded YDF in 2020 to create safe, structured opportunities for youth through athletics, leadership development, and wellness programming.
"Create New Leaders One Day, One Play at a Time"
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