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YESS x Simons Art Show
On July 13-15, Simons and YESS collaborated to highlight our longstanding relationship with a wonderful celebration of art at the Simons WEM location. This incredible event was a beautiful showing…
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Community Spotlight: Edmonton’s Food Bank
Interview with Hailey Helset, Agency Depot Engagement Manager at Edmonton’s Food Bank Tell us about yourself and your organization! My name is Hailey Helset and I am the Agency…
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Congratulations to YESS Chef Tiffany Sorensen, winner of the Janet Hughes Award from Edmonton’s Food Bank!
In May, YESS Chef Tiffany Sorensen was awarded the Janet Hughes Award from Edmonton’s Food Bank, which honours an individual’s commitment to direct food relief and solving the underlying causes…
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Community Spotlight: The Pride Centre of Edmonton
Interview with Esjay Lafayette, Executive Director of the Pride Centre of Edmonton Tell us about yourself and your organization! My name is Esjay Lafayette (he/him) and I am the…
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The Importance of Pride at YESS
Interview with Ash Dafoe, Youth Worker Tell us about yourself and your position at YESS! Hello, my name is Ash (she/they) and I’m a youth worker at the Armoury Resource…
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The Importance of Indigenous History Month
Interview with Nicole Radke, YESS Team Lead June is Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day! Approximately half of the youth who access YESS are Indigenous…
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June Message from Margo
Hello everyone, and happy June! As June celebrates Pride month and also Indigenous History Month, with National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, this is a particularly special time…
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Thank You to Vans!
Our friends at Vans are monthly donors to YESS by providing footwear and clothing for youth. Last month, Vans and the Vans Community Fund went above and beyond and donated…
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Community Spotlight: Edmonton Public Library
Tell us about yourself and your position at EPL! My name is Cassidy Munro, and I am the Community Librarian at the Strathcona Branch of the Edmonton Public Library! I’ve…
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Volunteer Spotlight: University of Alberta Residence Services
Tell us about yourself/your organization and how you came to volunteer at YESS. My name is Valerie and I’m currently acting as the Diversity and Inclusion Intern for the University…