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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…
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YESS Champion: Collin Bruce Mortgage Mentor Team
Collin Bruce is a driven, dedicated, and generous man surrounded by a loving family and a committed team of professionals. A strong supporter of YESS, he is always looking for…
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YESS Champions: Dave and Gwen Burroughs
Dave and Gwen Burroughs are true champions of the youth who come to YESS, and have been for almost a decade. YESS provides support to youth who are in crisis…
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Life is a Journey
Sometimes life can be a tricky thing to wrap your head around. Growing up was difficult, trying to understand this world. When I was younger I wasn’t afraid of anything.…