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.
LEARN & EARN
2021
SUMMER SCHOLARS
GENTRIFICATION IN EAST LIBERY
Does Gentrification affect younger and older Black community members of East Liberty differently?
COMMUNITY PRESENTATION & VIOLENCE IN LARIMER
How does the presentation of the Larimer community influence violence happening in the neighborhood?
REPURPOSING ABANDONED BUILDINGS IN HOMEWOOD
In what ways can Homewood residents help make abandoned buildings more useful in the community? How can they improve the overall community's appearance?
SENIOR RESIDENT ACCESSIBILITY IN GARFIELD
How can Garfield become more accessible to senior residents?
ADVANCED SUMMER SCHOLARS
Trinity Donald and Cherish Cutrary
Research Topic: Awareness of Latin American Culture
Research Question: What contributes to black teens’ lack of knowledge of Latin American Culture?
Jelani Brockman and Yurron Arrington
Research Topic: Black Teens’ Video Gaming Behavior During COVID-19
Research Question: How did black teens’ video gaming change during COVID-19?
Kyara Smalls and Kenay Robinson
Research Topic: Mental Status and Eating Habits
Research Question: How do people’s mental health statuses impact their eating habits?
Eric Burns, Tajuri Alexander, & Silas Fornauf
Research Topic: Black Teens’ Perspectives on Olympic Drug Rules
Research Question: What do black teens think about Olympic drug rules? How have the Olympic drug rules historically affected black runners?
Taymir O’Neal, Lloyd Irish, and Aaron Tyler
Research Topic: College Athlete Earning Opportunities
Research Question: How do Black college athletes maximize their earning opportunities?
Maniyah Swann and Mekhia Shipman
Research Topic: Black Retail Business & COVID-19
Research Question: How have small black retail businesses in PA been affected by COVID-19?
Kamari Jones and Yucara Smalls
Research Topic: Pay Gap Among Black and White Women
Research Question: Is there a pay gap between black and white female professional athletes?
Brandi Williams and Camyia Snowden
Research Topic: Black Women in the Beauty Industry
Research Question: How does the beauty industry empower black female entrepreneurs?
Tahj Coleman
Research Topic: Black Teens’ Perspectives of an Equal and Just World
Research Question: From the perspective of black teens, what does an equal and just world look like?
Abigail Armah-Lyle, Shamyia Johnson, & Jendaya Johnson
Research Topic: High School Athletes’ Eating Habits
Research Question: How are the performances of high school athletes impacted by their eating habits?
Kayonia Sowell and Kiajah Young
Research Topic: Resources for Black Single Parents
Research Question: Does Pittsburgh provide Black Single Parents with the benefits and resources they need to be successful
Adwoa Ababio and Destiny F
Research Topic: Environmental Changes in Latin American Culture
Research Question: How do the environmental changes in Latin America affect communities and regions?
Taylor Richardson and Kwamir Dixon
Research Topic: Anime & Black Teens
Research Question: How does anime/ magna connect to members of the black community?
Gabby E, Avyonna Haynes, Kaylynn Ford
Research Topic: Unequal Pay Among Black and White Women
Research Question: Why are black women receiving unequal pay in Pittsburgh in comparison to white women? What is contributing to this and how can white women take an active role in addressing it?
Daivon Williams and Brashaun Williams
Research Topic: Black Single Fathers
Research Question: What resources are most important to black single fathers in raising their children and supporting their development?
Kiona, Khiya, Jade, and Kerriah
Research Topic: Black Women Entrepreneurs
Research Question: What inspires black women to pursue entrepreneurship?
Makita Logan (and De’Asia Boyd)