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.
JORDAN SNYDER (he, him, his)
Program Coordinator
Jordan was raised in York, PA and graduated from Northeastern High School. He then excelled at West Virginia University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Sports Management and a minor in Sport Coaching with the intent of coaching inner-city youth. His early experiences and his strong desire to give back inspired him to get involved in the work YES does. Jordan is using his manager experience from previous jobs and his degree from WVU to be a Program Coordinator at YES to help plan and run programs to motivate students to be better human beings and successful individuals in life.