YEF Garden
Converting global waste into clean, renewable energy in underserved countries, beginning in Haiti.
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Our Vision in Motion
Our vision begins in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, where we seek to transform environmental challenges into opportunities for healthier communities, sustainable livelihoods, and lasting economic growth.
Guided by four interconnected pillars, we're laying the foundation for a future where what was once discarded becomes a source of renewal.
Cleaner environments mean healthier families and stronger communities.
Turning what the world discards into energy the world needs.
Showcasing the beauty and culture of the places we serve.
Building livelihoods and local economies that endure.
The Founder
Shirley Xavier founded YE Foundation Inc. with a bold vision: to transform one of the world's greatest environmental challenges into a powerful source of renewal, converting waste into clean, renewable energy in underserved countries.
Rooted in her Caribbean heritage, her journey begins in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, with a vision that extends far beyond its borders. Through education, strategic partnerships, and community empowerment, she is working to cultivate a future where sustainability drives economic opportunity, strengthens communities and creates a lasting legacy for generations to come.
A Legacy of Love & Service
In loving memory of her mother, Yvonne Etienne, a Haitian master chef and healthcare worker whose hands nourished generations and whose compassion brought comfort and healing to countless lives. Her legacy of love, service, and unwavering care lives on in every seed of light planted through YE Foundation.
The Garden Keepers
Stewards of the vision. Champions of the mission. Cultivating a legacy of lasting impact.
Shirley XavierFounder / Board Chair
Janie DeasBoard Secretary
Dr. Edeline FrancoisTreasurer
Nesly RousseauProject Development Chair
Joensia MertilusFundraising Chair
Cassandra CharlesLegal Counsel Chair
Nina SimmonsVisual Identity Chair
Dr. Oris GuillaumeGlobal Operations ChairGuiding the Growth
Bringing insight, influence, and expertise together to help our vision take root and flourish.
The Canopy
One fruitful tree. Many possibilities.
Every bloom tells a story of what we are cultivating. Every branch connects the experiences within our growing ecosystem. Every root represents a way to help it flourish.
Touch a bloom. Explore a branch. Take hold of a root.
A Bloom of the Garden
Friday, October 16, 2026 — Rock Steady, Atlanta. An intimate evening of cocktails, culture, and connection, and your first step into the Garden.
Take RootA Bloom of the Garden
Our home on the web. The full story of YE Foundation, our mission, and everything we are cultivating.
Dig DeeperA Bloom of the Garden
A celebration of Haitian heritage through its most beloved dish, honoring freedom and flavor, with music, art, and story, a living tribute to the soul of Haiti.
NourishA Bloom of the Garden
Our cultural impact platform. Rooted in culture. Driven by community. Built for impact.
Branch OutA Bloom of the Garden
YE Foundation's signature celebration. An evening the Garden has been growing toward.
BlossomA Bloom of the Garden
Our clean energy pilot, bringing renewable power and education to the communities that need it most.
Plant SeedsA Root of the Garden
A Root of the Garden
A Root of the Garden
Nothing in the Garden grows alone. Behind every flourishing vision are the hands that nurture it, the relationships that sustain it, and the people who chose to believe and take root. Now, it is your turn to choose.
A Key to the Garden
As your journey continues through the YE Foundation ecosystem, discover the many ways our vision is taking shape.
Friday, October 16, 2026 — Rock Steady, Atlanta. An intimate evening of cocktails, culture, and connection, and your first step into the Garden.
Take Root
Our home on the web. The full story of YE Foundation, our mission, and everything we are cultivating.
Dig Deeper
A celebration of Haitian heritage through its most beloved dish, honoring freedom and flavor, with music, art, and story, a living tribute to the soul of Haiti.
NourishA cultural impact platform created by The Xchange Agency, connecting culture, community, and purposeful experiences while supporting YE Foundation.
Branch OutYE Foundation's signature celebration. An evening the Garden has been growing toward.
BlossomOur sustainability education initiative, equipping youth and communities with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to build a greener future.
Plant SeedsEvery gift helps plant clean energy where it is needed most.
SowAlign your brand with a movement growing toward 2027 and beyond.
CultivateLend your hands, your skills, or your wisdom to the Garden.
NurtureEvery experience has a purpose.
Every initiative tells a story.
Every program holds the promise of something greater.
