The Youth Impact Program was founded in 2003, by former NFL Football Player, Riki Ellison of the San Francisco 49ers and Oakl ... and Raiders. The Youth Impact Program's mission is to empower at-risk youth to achieve personal, lifelong success through innovative learning programs that combine STEM classroom education, leadership development, life skills and a passion for football. The Youth Impact Program's vision is to bring social change through football as a catalyst for change in inner city neighborhoods by teaching at-risk youth to be leaders and socially responsible citizens. read more