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Donnell Pierces, Founder & Executive Director
Donnell Pierces is the Executive Director of Pierces Youth Network (PYN), bringing over a decade of experience in youth services, residential care, mentorship, and prevention-focused programming. His background includes organizational leadership, program development, staff supervision, compliance, and crisis management within complex, high-risk youth-serving environments. Donnell is committed to early intervention, accountability, and building sustainable programs that create measurable outcomes for youth and families.
Calvin Pye Jr., Director of Operations
Calvin Pye Jr. is a dedicated youth advocate and nonprofit leader with several years of experience managing group homes and supporting youth in structured residential environments. Raised in Detroit, Michigan, his background has shaped a deep commitment to serving underserved communities and addressing the challenges young people face.
Throughout his career, Calvin has led group home operations with an emphasis on mentorship, accountability, and compassionate support. His mission is centered on the encouragement, development, and empowerment of youth, helping them build confidence, resilience, and life skills through structure, guidance, and positive role modeling. Calvin believes that when youth are given consistent support and opportunity, they are capable of creating meaningful and lasting change in their lives.
John Kelly, Director of Compliance & Implementation
John Kelly has over two decades of experience in juvenile justice, DCS, and youth services, with a strong background in program compliance, incident reporting, and staff training across multiple states. His career includes supporting programs in structured, high-accountability environments serving youth with complex needs.
In his role at Pierces Youth Network, John oversees program implementation and compliance across all sites, ensuring services are delivered with consistency, safety, and fidelity to policy and contractual expectations. He plays a critical role in maintaining organizational standards and supporting sustainable growth as the network expands.
What We Offer
Pierces Youth Network, Inc. provides early prevention, mentorship, and youth outreach services designed to support at-risk youth ages 10–18. Our programs help young people build confidence, responsibility, leadership skills, and positive decision-making abilities.
We support youth through:
• One-on-one & group mentorship
• Life skills development
• Weekend enrichment & safe outings
• Community service & outreach activities
• Positive accountability & goal-setting
• School and behavior support
Our goal is to meet youth where they are, provide structure and guidance, and help them stay on a safe and successful path.
Support. Structure. Growth. Direction.
What We Stand For
We believe every young person deserves guidance, structure, and a safe place to grow.
Our work is built on core values that shape everything we do:
• Respect — Every youth is valued.
• Leadership — We help young people rise to their potential.
• Accountability — We teach responsibility through consistent support.
• Empowerment — We build confidence and real-life skills.
• Support — We show up for youth in ways that truly matter.
Our mission is to empower youth through mentorship, structure, and positive opportunities.
Our vision is to help young people become confident, disciplined, and successful leaders in their homes, schools, and communities.
All donations directly support our early prevention, mentorship, and youth outreach programs. Pierces Youth Network, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.