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March Message from Margo
Hello everyone and happy Spring! I love March. For me, it is the milestone of hope and the light at the end of a long winter. It brings singing birds,…
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The Powerful Impact of Memorial Giving
Reflecting on our adolescence invariably evokes intense emotions and memories for each of us. While we remember the positive influences and protective supports that helped us navigate our adolescence, we also…
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YESS Champion: Oodle Noodle
Oodle Noodle is not only a local favourite for Edmontonians, but a hometown hero committed to supporting non-profits with food donations. We talked to Jay Downton, President of Oodle Noodle,…
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Meet the Navigators!
Within YESS Programs is an incredible team we refer to as our navigators. As navigators, Natalie Morgan and Dupe Adedeji help connect youth and families to resources within YESS and…
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February Message from Margo
We need the most love when we are being our most unlovable. Whether you are a fan of Erma Bombeck, or TV’s Lucifer Morningstar, this quote never loses its impact,…
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Get to Know Kate and Peter Morrison!
Kate and Peter Morrison pride themselves on being “prairie people.” Kate was born in Edmonton and raised in Sherwood Park, and Peter is a Saskatchewan farm boy. They met when…
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Youth Education and Employment Program Successes
We have completed our first year of the Youth Education and Employment Program. Thanks to our partners, this program has already been a success! Because YESS focuses on low-barrier access, the…
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National Philanthropy Day: Ledcor Group
For National Philanthropy Day 2020 we nominated The REALTORS® Community Foundation, Ledcor Group, Collin and Janel Bruce, No Room in the Inn, and Hillcrest Junior High to recognize their incredible…
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National Philanthropy Day: Hillcrest Junior High
For National Philanthropy Day 2020 we nominated The REALTORS® Community Foundation, Ledcor Group, Collin and Janel Bruce, No Room in the Inn, and Hillcrest Junior High to recognize their incredible…
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New YESS Artwork
We were so excited to premiere the incredible artwork from local artist Jonathan Busch on the cover of our 2019/2020 Annual Report. This was a very special project spearheaded by…
