2024-2025 Annual Report
It’s been a year of forward movement defined by growth through change. Despite economic uncertainty, internal adjustments, and the ongoing work of supporting youth facing trauma, we remained focused on its strategic plan centered around youth care, support, and connection. Our 24/7 Youth Support Centre saw an increase of 21% of youth served in the past year and this speaks to the growing need of our support.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes towards our dedicated team and the unwavering support of our Board of Directors, donors, funders, and partners for being a part of the important progress we have made. New staff additions have strengthened capacity and laid the groundwork for a sustainable future at YESS. Throughout this past year, we began community engagement initiatives to build community connection and we will continue to create spaces for the community to be involved in our work.
We thank you for standing by and empowering the young people we serve and look forward to continuing the impactful work!
2024-2025 Outcomes & Results
Some of the success stories
I disciplined myself so strongly because I wanted change. I am so resilient. I always have been, but I didn’t see it until I had gone through treatment... I worked so hard to build up all my supports to be where I am today.
Mariah, YESS YouthWhen I became sober, I felt like I became a completely different person. I was positive about life, talkative, met good friends, and felt like I was able to succeed and move on from pretty traumatic events in my past.
Alyssa, YESS Youth
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Ye Olde Craft Lodge #196 & North Star Chapter #2 Support YESS
In a heartwarming display of unity and community spirit, Ye Olde Craft Lodge #196 and North Star Chapter #2 have proudly collaborated to make a meaningful difference in the lives…
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Aniel’s Story
When Aniel first walked through the doors of YESS, he was looking for more than just a place to stay—he was looking for a fresh start. His journey, like so…
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Creating Space for Cultural and Spiritual Wellbeing
Young people are developmentally working to define their own identity and purpose and connections. Finding purpose and meaning in the world is a large concept that our youth do not…
