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  • Pair of black dress shoes

    The Christmas Shoes

    December 30, 2015 admin ChristmasCommunityYESS Champion

    It was December 23, and there was still one Christmas wish we hadn’t yet been able to fulfill. One of our youth always dresses up. His everyday attire is a…

  • Youth wearing parka

    Without a Home for the Holidays: Camille’s Story

    December 22, 2015 admin Youth Story

    I grew up in BC with my parents. Although we have a loving family, in time, problems arose. Things came to a head when I was having problems at school…

  • Youth making snowballs

    Give Health: Amanda’s Story

    December 18, 2015 admin ChristmasYouth Story

    I was born in Regina, though I spent most of my life moving around Alberta and Saskatchewan. I grew up surrounded by violence and addiction. My mom would try to…

  • Youth standing in the snow

    Give Hope: Brandon’s Story

    December 18, 2015 admin ChristmasYouth Story

    When I was three years old, Children’s Services removed me from my home due to my parents’ addiction issues. I was placed directly in a group home for toddlers, until…

  • Youth wearing parka, outside in winter

    Give Transportation: Zach’s Story

    December 16, 2015 admin ChristmasYouth Story

    A police officer came by our Whyte Avenue building to drop off a wallet that had been lost on the train. It belonged to one of our youth living in…

  • Gloves, toques, and winter jackets in the YESS donation room

    Gifts In Kind: Where Do Your Donations End Up?

    December 11, 2015 admin ChristmasLife at YESS

    Giving back is simple. It starts with a decision to just lend a helping hand to someone in need. Maybe you saw a story on the news saying that a…

  • Home Depot Canada Foundation celebrating Orange Shirt Day volunteering at YESS

    YESS Champions: The Home Depot Canada Foundation

    November 13, 2015 admin CommunityVolunteerYESS Champion

    The Home Depot Canada Foundation has become personally invested in taking action through The Orange Door Project to bring housing options and hope to the kids that YESS assists. In…

  • YESS Champions Collin Bruce

    YESS Champion: Collin Bruce Mortgage Mentor Team

    November 11, 2015 admin CommunityYESS Champion

    Collin Bruce is a driven, dedicated, and generous man surrounded by a loving family and a committed team of professionals. A strong supporter of YESS, he is always looking for…

  • YESS Champions Dave and Gwen Burroughs

    YESS Champions: Dave and Gwen Burroughs

    November 9, 2015 admin CommunityYESS Champion

    Dave and Gwen Burroughs are true champions of the youth who come to YESS, and have been for almost a decade. YESS provides support to youth who are in crisis…

  • Young man walking up a snowy road

    Life is a Journey

    October 30, 2015 admin Youth Story

    Sometimes life can be a tricky thing to wrap your head around. Growing up was difficult, trying to understand this world. When I was younger I wasn’t afraid of anything.…

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