East Liberty nonprofit Youth Enrichment Services Named 2019 Champion in Action
“Trib Total Media recognizes the power of the mentorship provided to young people in the Pittsburgh region by Youth Enrichment Services.”
— Jennifer Bertetto, Trib Total Media President and CEO
By Courier Editor, March 4, 2019
The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Youth Enrichment Services (YES), a nonprofit providing socially and economically at-risk youth the opportunity to achieve success through participation in mentorship, education and enrichment programs, has been named a 2019 Champion in Action in the category of Youth Leadership. The award, announced jointly by Citizens Bank, WPXI-TV, Trib Total Media and Pittsburgh Cares, includes $35,000 in unrestricted funding as well as promotional and volunteer support for the organization’s outstanding work, according to a release.
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) provides empowerment, experiential opportunities, academic enrichment and summer employment as positive pathways to future success. YES partners with local organizations to create synergy and generates transformative stories, national accolades and positive research outcomes.
Youth
Enrichment
Services
WE ARE
Empowering youth through mentorship, education, advocacy, and exposure.
Enriching students’ educational, social, cultural, and workforce experiences.
Serving local and surrounding Pittsburgh communities, students, and families.
OUR STORY
WHO WE ARE
Ahead of its time and punching above its weight, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) formed in 1994 to create hope out of hopelessness, paint a bright future out of uncertainty and give young people from inner-city and urban communities a portrait of themselves as successful, empowered, and confident leaders. With YES’ mentorship, our young people go on to become leaders among their peers, and within their schools, homes, and communities. MORE »
3500+
young people served through YES programming.
25+
years of dedicated service to local communities, students, and families.
54%+
54%
of currently enrolled students have participated in YES for 3+ years.
OUR WORK
WHAT WE DO
The heart of YES is a spirit of mentorship that places students at its center. YES enables peer mentors to guide project curriculum, program focus, and youth activities. YES taps into students’ most valuable connection: each other. By using students to lead, guide, influence, and motivate each other, YES has created a formula for success that is a catalyst for community growth, economic prosperity, and conscious leadership. YES' model has been vetted and validated and has thrived for the past two decades. This framework informs our two core programs: Mentoring Partnerships and Diversion 2000.
OUR IMPACT
TESTIMONIALS
I was in need of direction and motivation, and members of YES were able to provide that for me. I was getting ready to graduate high school and felt very lost.
— Selena Williams
YES Student
CONNECT
WHERE TO LOCATE US
Send Us a Message
Youth Enrichment Services
6031 Broad Street #202
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
youthenrichmentservices.org
Tel: 412-661-7834
Fax: 412-362-1466
OUR VISION
YES seeks to empower communities to become their own best resource.