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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.…
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Journeys of Change and Empowerment
Being on the Board of Directors for YESS, I have had significant exposure over the past three years to the important work that YESS is doing to support Edmonton’s youth,…
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A Huge Thank You to the Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund!
The Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund (ECECAF) donated $34,000 to our recent project of renovating the laundry room and bathroom space in Graham’s Place, one of our supportive housing…
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Spotlight on the Youth Education and Employment Program
The YESS Youth Education and Employment Program provides youth between the ages of 15–24 with skills and knowledge to help them identify career goals, access job-specific training, and learn job…
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Recipe for a Legacy: Find Your Passion, Share What You Love, Enrich a Life
Captured in the rhythm and warmth of the YESS kitchen is the heart and soul of a wholly talented and imaginative culinary team focused on the delivery of daily healthy…
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D’Arcy’s Meat Market Shares the Love with the YESS Kitchen
We want to give a huge thanks to D’Arcy’s Meat Market for supporting youth in their community amidst all their other giving initiatives! The partnership we have built with them…
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YESS Celebrates Indigenous History Month!
by Shantell Martineau, Programming Coordinator Can you tell us about the Ceremony you just went on with the youth? YESS was invited to bring Youth to the land for…
