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.
ERICA MICHELLE LAMAR MOTLEY
Treasurer
Erica currently serves as the Treasurer for the Youth Enrichment Services Board of Directors, overseeing the allocation of resources, providing recommendations for pension plans, reviewing of grants and ensuring the organization uses sound financial judgement.
Hired as a Scholastic Outreach Specialist for Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) in 2007, she facilitates and designs hands-on activities for students. Activities are designed to align with the PA Academic Standards and to encourage inquiry based learning in the classroom, afterschool programs and other out-of-school time settings. She specialized in working with grades Pre-K to 8. In December of 2013, Erica began her current role as Administrative Supervisor of Scholastic Outreach.
Erica holds a B.A. in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations and Marketing from Johnson C. Smith University. She completed the Associate Level Certification for the Child and Youth Care Workers in November of 2011 and a member of their Board of Directors from 2012 – 2014.