Makhi Trumble
YEP Enriches provides a nurturing environment in Central City and New Orleans East, offering year-round out-of-school time programming focused on academic support, social-emotional learning, arts and music, recreation, and nutrition. Our success is bolstered by vital partnerships with volunteer groups like Strong City. Together, we ensure students have the nurturing support and artistic outlets needed to thrive. In FY25, the program served 208 youth, providing safe spaces and confidence-building activities like our signature drumline and dance team. Makhi Trumble’s journey captures this lifelong impact. Makhi first arrived at
YEP as an infant with his mom, a YEP Educates Senior Student Advocate. Growing up through every YEP program, he flourished as both a participant and a dedicated volunteer. Following a recent internship with the Downtown Development District, the Edna Karr senior is now preparing for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Makhi’s evolution from an infant at YEP to a college-bound leader highlights the power of providing a consistent, supportive community for youth to grow.