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.
BARBARA CARDINAL-BUSSE (she/her/hers)
Board Co-President
Barbara Cardinal-Busse is a retired Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in family practice. Throughout her career, she served in the Adolescent Medicine Division at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and as adjunct faculty in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Pittsburgh.
Barbara dedicated her career to supporting the physical and emotional health of young people while encouraging positive self-care practices. Her extensive experience in adolescent healthcare and education reflects her longstanding commitment to youth development and well-being.
Following her retirement, Barbara joined Youth Enrichment Services (YES), recognizing a natural connection between her professional experience and the organization’s mission. She values YES’s evidence-based programming and its commitment to creating meaningful opportunities that empower young people to reach their full potential.