Core Purpose
Empowering youth from difficult realities.
Core Commitment
YESS is a relentlessly dedicated charitable organization that shapes the future of Edmonton by supporting youth facing difficult realities. YESS offers distinct and invaluable services through a variety of channels that range from immediate emergency shelter to ongoing support programs and individual guidance.
Core Values
- We are open and honest.
- We are caring and respectful.
- We are passionate and professional.
- We are committed to our kids, staff, and volunteers so they can be committed to their work.
- We find innovative solutions.
- We celebrate the successes of our kids, staff, volunteers, and agency.
- We believe that our work affects many people—it’s infectious.
- We are serious about what we do, but we take time to have fun too.
- We are YESS; we are one of a kind!
About Our Logo
Meet Francis!
Francis is a swallow and he represents hope and renewal of life, as well as freedom! We hope that the bright colours represent our hope for the future.
The polygons represent that everyone is unique. We are all the building blocks that come together to form the whole!
Read our youth’s stories and successes
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YESS Youth Making Her Dreams Come True
Dear Staff at Youth Empowerment & Support Services, Sixteen years ago I stayed at YESS after having a significant breakdown in my relationship with my mother. Since then my life…
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Youth Finds the Power to Change His Story
Ask any of the YESS staff at Nexus or ARC and they’ll all agree: Sherwood’s journey has been amazing to watch and his gentle, positive personality a joy to work…
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We Are Loyal to the Pavement
This piece was written by Kristina, who shared it with us on Facebook. She is a champion of the YESS cause and presented this piece at a local event. We…