About Us

Inner City Youth & Family Services Inc. was founded in 2011. ICYFS is an approved 501c3 Non-profit organization that is located in Rockaway Beach, New York.

Inner City Youth and Family Services Inc. mission is to inspire youth, adults, and families by providing care, promise, hope, and commitment through various programs to help strengthen our community. 

Promise

Our goal is to inspire individuals to maintain a level of optimism no matter what their economic class is.

Hope

Our goal is to shine light on youth and families to give them hope toward a brighter future.

Commitment

We are committed to assisting those who are underserved, at risk, and in need of a helping hand.

RESIDENTIAL & HOUSING

ICYFS goal is to offer independent Living Housing program which is designed to prevent the homelessness of young adults ages 18- 23 that has aged...

OUR VALUES

We promote and encourage positive feelings.

OUR VISION

ICYFS will remain the leaders that can be depended on.

OUR MISSION

ICYFS Mission in to inspire youth, adults, veterans, and families by providing care, promise, hope and commitment to various programs to help strengthen our community.

Our Services

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Youth Services

We take pride in servicing our young people. Often times our youth end up in trouble simply because of idle time.

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Educational Services

Education is very important to our organization. We want our young people to succeed and...

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Veteran Services

So often our veterans return home and are not service connected. ICYFS mission is to connect...

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Residential Housing

ICYFS goal is to offer Independent Living Housing programs, which is designed to prevent the...

Our Team

Yolanda Phillips

Founder/Executive Director

Yolanda Phillips is the founder and executive director of Inner City Youth and Family Inc. Yolanda Phillips was born and raised in Far Rockaway Queens, New York. Yolanda attended Touro College where she graduated obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Social Science. She then went on to Persue her Masters of Science in Education at CUNY Brooklyn College.

Yolanda founded Inner City Youth and Family Services Inc. in 2011 to mentor at risk youth. As her organization continues to grow, Yolanda remains dedicated an committed to her purpose which has always been to help strengthen her community.

Willie C. Beverly

Chief Program Officer

Willie C. Beverly is the Chief Program Officer of Inner City Youth and Family Services Inc. He grew up in Far Rockaway Queens. Willie has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from The College of New Rochelle. He obtained his Masters degree in General and Special Education K-6 from Touro University. Willie currently teaches in District 75. He dedicates most of his weekends coaching football and lacrosse for High School students. Willie develops programs with deliverables to give the best practices and services possible.

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