To the Evolution of Excellence

Our Mission

Jr. Heroes Academy offers comprehensive life improvement skills and emotional intelligence through mentoring and educational opportunities necessary to help children deal with unique life issues and current events in a healthier way. Here at Jr. Heroes Academy 501(c)(3), we know that sometimes all it takes to transform lives is support. Since our founding in 2019, we are determined to make an impact. The core of our efforts is to heal and educate children to become confident, emotionally strong, and loving human beings to make positive shifts within themselves, their communities and the world.

EXPLORE CLASSES

  • SUPERHERO IN YOU

  • BREATHE AND GIGGLE

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TO THE EVOLUTION OF EXCELLENCE

Jr. Heroes Academy provides a plethora of courses in emotional intelligence, transformational support, creative activities (i.e. arts, acting, dancing, storytelling and music), entertainment technology, reconnecting the generations, empowerment focused life skills (i.e. health/nutrition, cooking, gardening, personal finances and efficient housekeeping) in our after-school programs provided for the “under-resourced communities” throughout the United States.

Under-resourced communities include but not limited to:

  • Under-Resourced Youths

  • Youths in the Welfare System

  • Young Parents in the Welfare System

  • Youths Currently in or Transitioning out of Foster-Care

  • At-Risk Youths

  • Domestic Violence Victims

  • Youths in the Juvenile Probation System

  • Junior Heroes Reconnecting the Generations

  • “WAS ABLE TO SEE REACTIONS IMMEDIATELY WHILE THE HEALING WAS BEING PERFORMED. I WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE”

    ~ CS

  • "THEY CAN HELP REMOVE AND CLEAR WHAT HOLDS US BACK FROM ATTRACTING AND ATTAINING WHAT WE TRULY DESIRE."

    ~LW

  • "I AM TRULY THANKFUL FOR THEIR HIGH LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE, CARE, AND DEDICATION. "

    ~CC

OUR SPONSORS

  • SOUND SANDBOX

    LA’s top audio web retailer

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  • LATINO AVE

    Let's change your style a bit

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  • BLESSING JARS

    Natural health and wellness solutions

    GO

Meet the Team

  • Ressel Yu

    Founder, Transformation Coach, CECP, CBCP, NLP Practitioner

  • Kassi Crews, MA

    Program Director, Instructor and Board Member

  • Lynda Yi

    Transformation Coach, CFO and Board Member, NLP Trainer, TICS, CBCP, CECP

  • Stephanie Joy

    Director of Development and Instructor

  • W. Jason Grimley

    Director of Communications, Instructor and Board Member

  • Arielle Caputo

    Event Director and Transformation Coach
    CSIC, CMLC, CLC, LALC, CURP

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Donate Today!

We're on a mission to empower young hearts and minds. By donating to Jr. Heroes Academy, you're investing in the future of our under-resourced youth. Together, we can create a world where every child has the opportunity to become a confident, emotionally strong, and thriving individual. Join us in our mission to shape future generations and be a hero in a child's life. Thank you for your generosity!