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Leading the Way: Edmonton’s First Community Youth Support Centre at YESS
It is increasingly clear that Edmonton is in urgent need for additional 24/7 crisis intervention centres in community associated with agency service hubs and trauma-based mental health clinics. Currently, YESS…
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Ensuring Youth Get the Help They Need, When They Need It
The Youth Agency Collaboration YESS, in collaboration with 25+ youth serving agencies (and growing) across Edmonton in the Youth Agency Collaboration (YAC), are already working together to create a connected…
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YESS is Evolving to Better Address the Challenges of Youth in Crisis
Based in Edmonton, YESS helps young people ages 15-24 who are in crisis because of family or community breakdown, mental illness, traumatic experiences, and often all of the above. We…
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The Need for 24/7 Youth Crisis Intervention is Clear
Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS) has seen a steady increase in suicide, overdose, psychosis, and complex mental health crisis since 2019. The number of young people in mental health…
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All is a Gift: A Lifetime of Grace and Gratitude
“Each of my brothers and sisters lived very interesting lives.” As the youngest and the last of 11 Zdunich siblings, Hilda O’Neill cherishes countless beautiful memories of growing up in…
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Soul of a Building and Heart of a Team
“One day on my way from the Armoury to our Whyte Avenue location I saw one of our youth waiting at a bus stop. They were showered, in fresh clothes,…
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Of Legacy and the Enduring Gift of Friendship
One of life’s greatest treasures is the friendships that develop when paths cross. How fortunate is the person who can draw from a trove of rich and valued memories to…
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The Deep Flow of a Kind and Generous Heart
Marsha Manolescu was an amazing mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She was a seasoned lawyer, faithful friend, and dedicated supporter of YESS. We are delighted and so blessed by Marsha’s…
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Do I Need a Will?
This article was originally published as part of the 2021 Planned Giving Newsletter. It has been updated for the 2023 edition. A will is one of the most profound…
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Making an Impact with Strategic Charitable Giving
This article was originally published in the 2021 Planned Giving Newsletter. Charitable giving is a deeply rewarding experience that benefits our communities and the causes that are dear to us.…