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A Very Special Letter
Last week we received the most heartfelt message from a former YESS youth, sharing her story and all the amazing things that have happened to her since she left us. With…
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An Adventure in Champion City | YESS Gala for Youth 2016
On April 22, guests of the YESS Gala for Youth entered the moody metropolis of Champion City, a place of back-alley villainy and high-flying heroics. Who would win the night…
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Guest Post: The Power of YESS
I recently took a tour of YESS’ facilities. Being a complete outsider with only a very broad idea of what Youth Empowerment & Support Services stands for, I went in…
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The Christmas Shoes
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…
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Without a Home for the Holidays: Camille’s 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…
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Give Health: Amanda’s 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…
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Give Hope: Brandon’s 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…
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Give Transportation: Zach’s 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…
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Gifts In Kind: Where Do Your Donations End Up?
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…
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YESS Champions: The Home Depot Canada Foundation
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…