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.
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OUR PROCESS
For more than two decades, YES has taken a leadership role in the communities it serves. In our youth service delivery programs, students enter YES to improve their academics and self-concept, move to advance their personal and career opportunities, and foster mentorship relationships that build a stronger sense of identity and commitment to their communities. Our emphasis is on mentorship and relationship building with the goal of empowering students and families to become their own best resource.
Mentoring Partnerships
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All About Me
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College Preparation
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Summer Study for Success
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Summer Magic
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Teen Café
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Faith Ranch
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FeWi
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Voices to Men
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Summer Work for Success
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Learn and Earn
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Pathways to Access
Provisional Services
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School Visits
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Home Visists
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Curfew Calls
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