Mission & History
What Is The Yuinon?
The Yuinon (pronouced union) is a momentous ministry and faith based 501c3 non profit organization.
Our Mission
Our mission is to counter negative cultural influences that misdirect the lives of youth and young adults by raising awareness to the deceptive tactics of Satan, through relevant programming, mentoring and ministry to bring healing and restoration through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create vibrant communities both locally and nationally where youth and young adults will not only thrive spiritually, academically, socially, and physically, but also discover their purpose in Christ.
The Yuinon's History
The Yuinon was founded by our current President and CEO Jason Wilson. In 2003 the LORD gave him the vision to unite gifted and talented Christians nationwide; those determined to be salt and light to the youth and young adults who struggle with issues of identity and morality within the culture eroding right before our very eyes. As a former member of the legendary Detroit based rap group Kaos & Mystro, Mr. Wilson has seen and experienced firsthand hip hop music’s negative influence and persuasive power. The Yuinon originally started as a record label producing music that countered the potentially deadly influence of the hip-hop culture. However our mission soon changed when we realized that after the music stopped, the negative pressures continued for the population of youth we were called to reach. In 2005, Mr. Wilson pursued establishing the Yuinon as a 501c3 faith based non-profit organization, in order to gain access to funding that would allow us to offer more than just music to counter the negative cultural influence that our youth face daily. In 2006 we received our non-profit status, and in 2007 we were awarded our first Federal grant for mentoring through the U.S. Department of Education. Today the Yuinon has reached over 5000 Metro Detroit youth via intensive and innovative programming, workshops, assemblies and conferences. We have collaborated with over 3-dozen churches, schools and youth serving organizations in helping urban youth.
History of Service
The Yuinon recognizes the importance of collaboration and community efforts. We have been fortunate to serve our youth in conjunction with a diverse group of local and national youth service organizations.
Abayomi Community Development Corporation
ARK Project
Family Victory Fellowship Church
Fitzgerald Middle School
George Washington Carver Academy
Girls & Boys Clubs of Southeastern Michigan
Grace Community Church
Greater Grace Temple
Here’s Hope Institute
Highland Park High School
Job Corps Detroit, MI
John R King Academy
Methodist Children’s Home Society
Michigan Abstinence Program
Michigan Neighborhood Partnership
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
NAACP/Freedom Institute
New Beginnings Cathedral
New Detroit, Inc.
New St. Mark Baptist Church
Oakland Avenue Baptist Church
Peter Vetal School Middle School
Plymouth Educational Center
Project A.R.T.
Radio One - 105.9 FM WDTJ
Renaissance High School
Rock of Ages Christian Church
Rosedale Park Baptist Church
Salvation Army
SAMHSA/CSAP (Center for Substance Abuse Prevention)
Second Chapel Hill Church
Spectrum Juvenile Justice Services
St. Paul AME Zion
The Children’s Center
The Institute of Black Family Development
The Skillman Foundation
Triumph Missionary Baptist Church
University Preparatory Academy (Elementary, Middle & High School)
University Preparatory Science & Math Middle School
U.S. Department of Education
Wayne County Department of Children & Family Services
Westside Christian Academy