Yelverton Kreations | Bridging Generations Through Creative Expression

Our Mission

We bridge the generational gap between elders and youth.

Yelverton Kreations creates edutainment opportunities through artistry, research, and technology — locally in New York City and globally across the diaspora.

Most providers offer one piece — arts, or wellness, or entrepreneurship. We integrate all three. Our programming was designed for youth and adults whose lives require more than skill-building. They require healing, voice, and tools they can apply the same week they learn them.

The 85%, 90%, and 88% outcomes we have already produced are the evidence that the integrated approach works.

A world where no one stands at the gate of someone else's vision — where people are supported, not gatekept, in achieving their dreams.

— Our Vision

What We Do

Programs designed to heal, educate & equip.

Every program integrates healing, education, and real-life application — delivered by trauma-informed, culturally responsive teaching artists. Free or low-cost to participants. Funded by grants, donations, sponsorships, and partner contracts.

Flagship Program

PPP — Public Speaking, Poetry & Prose

A 10-week, evidence-based curriculum teaching youth and adults how to communicate, lead, and respond with intention. Six integrated components including ELA, life skills, conflict resolution, mental health, and plant-based health.

10 weeks per cohort

Youth Entrepreneurship

Young Kreative Kreations (YKK)

Sponsors middle and high school students to obtain LLC business licenses. A four-step framework guides scholars through ideation, structure, launch, and growth — building financial literacy and ownership.

4 step framework

Mental Health & Wellness

Wellness & Mindfulness Labs

Group-based wellness programming integrating mindfulness, movement, breathwork, and creative expression. Designed for school staff, frontline workers, healthcare workers, and youth in high-stress environments.

∞ trauma-informed

After-School & OST

After-School Programming

PPP and supporting curriculum delivered as after-school enrichment with schools and CBOs. Aligned with NYC DYCD COMPASS/SONYC and 21st Century Community Learning Centers categories.

100+ scholars served

Intergenerational

Bridge Building Programming

Storytelling circles, performance events, and oral history workshops that bring elders and youth into shared creative and learning space — a direct expression of our bridge-building mission.

2 generations united

Community Healing

Mental Health Awareness

Trauma-informed sessions developed in partnership with Mothers of the Movement and other community-based partners. Karen is certified through Mental Health First Aid USA with restorative practice training.

MHFA certified delivery

AI & Financial Literacy

Rise & Thrive with AI

Educational programming that helps youth and adults engage confidently with AI tools and financial literacy. Documented outcome: 60% of participants engage confidently with AI and financial literacy concepts after the program.

60% confidence gain

Diaspora & Heritage

Cultural Exchange Programming

Cultural teaching artist work in Senegambia (Senegal and The Gambia) connecting heritage to the arts and to U.S.-based scholars. Aligned with United Nations–partnered humanitarian programming.

UN aligned programming

Documented Outcomes

The numbers tell the story.

Our integrated approach to healing, education, and real-life application produces measurable results — confirmed by participants, educators, and partner schools.

85%

of students report increased confidence in public speaking

90%

of educators note stronger student social-emotional learning engagement

88%

of participants report enhanced conflict resolution & personal development

60%

engage confidently with AI & financial literacy after Rise & Thrive

Founder & Executive Director

Karen Angelic Yelverton

Teaching Artist, Performer, Humanitarian, Advocate

A proud Brooklyn native, Karen is a teaching artist, performer, public speaker, and humanitarian. She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Eastern Michigan University, where she was honored with the prestigious Top 40 Award.

More than a decade of programming, performance, and advocacy across schools, hospitals, corporate settings, government bodies, and international stages — including the United Nations.

Presidential Lifetime Achievement Humanitarian Recognition
President Biden's Volunteer Service Award
Danny Glover Power of Dream Humanitarian Award (UN Day of Peace, UNGA 78)
Acknowledgments from U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, NY State Assembly
Mental Health First Aid USA Certified
Restorative Circles NYC / DOE Criminal Justice Impact Certification

Voices We've Touched

What partners say.

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Angelic's delivery left the mothers grasping their hearts. A true wordsmith, she moves audiences into action.

Gwen Carr Mother of Eric Garner

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Under her leadership, our students became published authors — a milestone achievement in youth development.

Dr. Roshone Ault Lee Founder & Principal, SBAAM

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Her ability to capture audience members from all ages, races and cultures is mesmerizing. Reliable and dependable.

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke U.S. House of Representatives

Community in Action

Real work. Real impact. Real people.

Our work happens where it matters — in classrooms, community centers, partnership events, and cultural celebrations. Every photo represents another life touched by creative expression.

Community Partnership

NYPD Community Affairs Bureau

Bringing youth, community leaders, and law enforcement together for healing and dialogue.

Mentorship

Scholar Sessions

Where Karen and her scholars meet — and growth begins.

Advocacy & Education

Understand Your Rights

"Words, good & bad, are powerful. We want to learn the ones to protect ourselves." — Scholar voice

Leadership Circle

Bridging Voices

Standing alongside the women whose leadership lifts our communities every day.

Support Our Mission

Your gift changes lives.

Yelverton Kreations is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Every dollar funds programming that moves youth from silence to voice, from challenge to capacity, from dreams to documented success.

EIN: 85-4233876 — All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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Get In Touch

Let's build together.

Whether you're a school, funder, partner, or community member — we want to hear from you.

Email

YelvertonKreations@gmail.com

Phone

678-612-9877

Headquarters

345 8th Avenue, Unit 1G
New York, NY 10001

501(c)(3) Status

EIN: 85-4233876
Public Charity since May 15, 2023

Connect

Instagram: @kyangelic
YouTube: @angelickreations7936
LinkedIn: Karen Yelverton
Facebook: Yelverton Kreations

Bridging generations through creative expression, healing & education.