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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…
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Thanks to The Orange Door Project!
In December 2022, The Home Depot Canada Foundation hosted their annual Orange Door Project holiday campaign in support of youth-focused charities across the country! The Home Depot Canada Foundation is committed…
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Donor Spotlight: Interview with Bill Pechtel
Tell us a bit about yourself! I was born and have lived my entire life in Edmonton. We had a family business on the Southside (99 St. and 82 Avenue)…
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Community Spotlight: Bissell Centre
Tell us about yourself and your position at Bissell! Hi! I’m Nola Visser, the Manager of Permanent Supportive Housing with Bissell Centre. I have been with Bissell for about a…
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The Importance of Connection at YESS
Tell us about yourself and your position at YESS! Hi! My name is Clara and I am a full-time youth worker at the Nexus shelter at YESS. I work to…
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Spotlight on the African Canadian Civic Engagement Council
February is Black History Month! Here at YESS, we support a community of youth as diverse as the wider community. We have collaborated with the African Canadian Civic Engagement Council…
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The Community Safety and Well-being Grant with the City of Edmonton
A Reflection from Jessica Day, Director of Program Innovation at YESS When I first heard we were applying for this grant, it was while we were in the midst…
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Donor Spotlight: The Collin Bruce Mortgage Team & SONiC 102.9
Collin, Janel & the team at Collin Bruce Mortgage Team have had profound impact with their philanthropic commitment over the past 10 years. As passionate advocates and ambassadors for our…
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National Philanthropy Day 2022: TELUS
YESS is honoured to recognize TELUS for their dedication in transforming the lives of youth experiencing homelessness. With their years of philanthropic commitment TELUS has been a pivotal support for…
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The Impact of Art
Madeline LeBlanc (b.1998) is a playful artist whose practice consists of drawing, dress-up, film, and painting. Creating in the spur of the moment is how she likes to work best.…
