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The Impact of a Gift of Securities
from an anonymous YESS donor There are so many worthy causes accomplishing really wonderful things in the community. By following my own charitable compass, several have caught my attention over…
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Youth Empowerment Through Food
Tell us about yourself and your position at YESS! Hi! I’m currently the Program Kitchen Coordinator here at YESS. What does that mean? I’m a professionally trained Red Seal Chef…
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The Healing Power of Food
I’m Bethany Zelent, Manager of the Wellness Integration Team at YESS. I support a multi-disciplinary mental health team to model, teach, and empower inner stabilization through co-regulation practices to foster…
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Food as Part of Holistic Wellbeing
We recognize that part of our expertise at YESS is developing holistic wellbeing assessments and outcome frameworks. Why are “food supports and skills” a core part of youth assessment?…
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Upcoming Changes in YESS Leadership
After seven years as our intrepid President and CEO, Margo Long will be stepping away from YESS. Her last day will be September 15, and until then we will be…
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Interview with Global for Lexus Charity Golf Tournament
Global sat down with Margo Long, President & CEO of YESS, and Janet Harroun, Golf Tournament Director for Lexus South Pointe, to talk about the upcoming Lexus Golf Tournament in…
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Pride at YESS, All Year Round
Happy Pride! Around the world, June is celebrated as Pride Month. This is a time for celebration and reflection for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and their allies, to be loud and proud…
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Community Spotlight: NiGiNaN Housing Ventures
NiGiNaN Housing Ventures is an Indigenous-led registered non-profit charity formed to address particular housing needs of people living in Edmonton. They are dedicated to providing supportive affordable housing opportunities for…
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Celebrating Success: Eddie Gots, YESS CFO, Wins the CPA Alberta Early Achievement Award
This award is a testament to Eddie’s dedication, expertise, and outstanding contributions to our organization and many others along the way. His relentless pursuit of excellence, innovative strategies and commitment…
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A New Direction
Our new focus is on addressing the holistic wellbeing of young people and a collaborative process amongst agencies to ensure young people get the help they need, when they need…
