The YMSL Ultimate GIFT BOOK
When Jim Stovall penned the award-winning novel "The Ultimate Gift" in 1991, little did he know it would catalyze a national non-profit organization to create a movement of giving. This organization, comprised of dedicated mothers and their high-school-aged sons, has created a movement fostering annual Ultimate Gift service projects that touch the lives of thousands in myriad ways.
Enter the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL), a prominent national non-profit on a mission to enhance the mother-son relationship through meaningful service. Over the course of four years in high school, this organization not only builds leadership skills but also nurtures the strengths of young men. With over 150 chapters across the nation, it has successfully brought the spirit of the Ultimate Gift to life.
Through YMSL, mothers and sons, nationwide, dedicate countless hours to philanthropic Ultimate Gifts, impacting communities in ways unimaginable to those they serve. Their selfless devotion leaves an indelible mark, transforming lives and creating a ripple effect of positive change.
The Ultimate Gift Comes to life within the hearts of Mothers and Sons at Young Men’s Service League.
"Last weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting over 200 YMSL volunteers who worked tirelessly building and staining picnic tables and benches, planting bushes, building garden beds, and filling them with soil. We are SO grateful for all the hard work completed and all the donors who gave us tools, beds, and donations to help make this possible. We are so excited for students at the school to learn and be hands-on in this new space. Thank you again for making this dream a reality!"
-Blane Rogers, Brother Bill's Helping Hand
“I believe if you help a kid in foster care and open the eyes of kids blessed like me, you change the world for the better.”
- Blake “Mac” Stillman, 2023 YMSL Graduate
“In Giving the Ultimate Gift, these young men share firsthand stories showcasing the profound impact of their service, not only on the recipients but also on their own lives. The stories testify to the transformative power of giving and the reciprocal nature of service.”
- Danielle Vontz, YMSL National Team
"…By pairing sons with their moms to experience AND MEET the needs of their community, young men begin at a young age to see the growing needs of our communities beyond the bubble in which they grow up. For over 15 years, the young men and moms of the Young Men Service League have served alongside me, serving in food pantries, repairing homes for homeless moms and children, mentoring young homeless children, and providing hope to women, children, families, and neighbors."
-Rev. Janet Collinsworth, Agape Resource Center
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Jim STOVALL
In spite of blindness, Jim Stovall has been a National Olympic weightlifting champion, a successful investment broker, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought-after author and platform speaker. He is the author of more than 50 books, including the bestseller, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture from 20th Century Fox starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. Eight of his other novels have also been made into movies, with two more in production.
Steve Forbes, president and CEO of Forbes magazine, says, “Jim Stovall is one of the most extraordinary men of our era.”For his work in making television accessible to our nation’s 13 million blind and visually impaired people, The President’s Committee on Equal Opportunity selected Jim Stovall as the Entrepreneur of the Year. Jim Stovall has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes magazine, USA Today, and has been seen on Good Morning America, CNN, and CBS Evening News. He was also chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as recipients of this honor.
Pam Rosener
Pam is the Founder and CEO of the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL), a national non-profit organization she established in 2001. YMSL, initially founded in Plano, TX, at the time of publication YMSL has expanded over 160 chapters in 22 states with close to 30,000 participants. Pam’s leadership at YMSL involves providing vision for the growth of theorganization, overseeing the Board of Directors and National Leadership Team, fundraising, leadership development, and strategic planning. Under her guidance YMSL is growing in newcommunities each year across America. Each new chapter brings about 5,000 hours of service a year to their community. The emphasis of the organizations is a commitment to fostering mother-son relationships through impactful volunteer work. Additionally, YMSL offers a 4-year curriculum for the young men that enhances life skills and leadership development as well as a strong emphasis on the core values of all responsibility, respect, courage, perseverance, integrity and citizenship.
Pam Rosener is also a distinguished professional and leader in the real estate industry, affiliated with The Rosener Group at Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors. Her remarkable achievements include consistently ranking in the Top 15% of all Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors and many local top producer recognitions.
