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.
OLIVIA KELLEY (she, her, hers)
Manager of Resources and Systems
Olivia Kelley graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Urban Studies and a Bachelor of Philosophy Degree for her senior thesis in which she worked with YES students to understand how young people interpret change in their communities. Olivia started at YES in August 2020 as the Office Administrator, where she managed financial and logistical record keeping, oversaw daily operations, and created a variety of systems that allow for accessible collection of programmatic qualitative and quantitative data. In August 2022, Olivia transitioned into a part-time role for the organization in order to pursue a Master's degree in School Counseling. She now works remotely from Chicago, IL as the Manager of Resources and Systems. In this role Olivia continues to create and manage organizational systems, supports grant proposals, oversees a number of program invoicing procedures, and provides insight for special projects.