Due to the increased spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) has made the decision to postpone the 11th Annual Black
Welcome to YES’s 2021-22 Mass Promise Fellows
YES is thrilled to welcome two new staff members to the Program team. Read below to learn more! Alex Nguyen Leadership Corps Success
Summer at YES: Outdoor Programs, Leadership Opportunities, and More!
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) is grateful to have had the opportunity to be back in person with Boston youth this summer! Following COVID-19
Boston Runners Come Together and Celebrate Community at The Martin Richard Memorial One Mile Invitational
The 7th Annual Martin Richard Memorial One Mile Invitational took place on Thursday, August 19 at Boston’s Moakley Field. More than 150 runners of all
Alumni Spotlight – Alexis Savage
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) sat down with another amazing alumni, Alexis Savage, to reflect and talk about her experiences at YES. Alexis
Waterville Valley Awards Camp Scholarships to YES Youth
This summer, Waterville Valley generously extended full tuition scholarships for their Camp Cascades overnight program to four youth at Youth
Bring the Stoke Bikes for YES
Bring the Stoke recently biked more than 400 miles from the Canadian border of Vermont to Holden, Massachusetts. This adventure took place to raise
YES Selected as the Mass Promise Fellowship Host Site of the Year
YES was recently chosen as the Mass Promise Fellowship Host Site of the Year. We were nominated and chosen based on the impact we have in the
Alumni Spotlight – Washawn Castro
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) recently had the chance to sit down and talk with some of our amazing alumni. Our most recent conversation was with
YES Receives Grant from New Balance Foundation for Track & Field Program
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) recently received a $10,000 grant from the New Balance Foundation. The grant will support YES’s four season Track
Congratulations 2021 Richard Williams Memorial Scholarship Recipients
The Richard Williams Memorial Scholarship was established in 2006 in memory of Richard Williams, who founded YES in 1968. While he did not achieve
YES Planning Move to New Home
Right now is a very exciting time for Youth Enrichment Services (YES). After many years of searching for a new home, a joint partnership
Meet the YES 2021 Boston Marathon® Runners
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) received four bibs this year through the John Hancock Non-Profit Boston Marathon Program. We are thrilled to introduce
A Successful Spring Outdoors with YES!
Spring has sprung at YES – and it’s been a great season so far! Boston youth, teens, and families are getting fun and meaningful opportunities to get
YES Receives $10,000 Donation from LGA and Cummings Foundation
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) recently received a $10,000 donation from Woburn-based consulting firm, LGA. This donation was made possible by
Alumni Spotlight – Tyla Grooms
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) is excited to share stories of our many alumni who have continued on the pathway of success after their time with YES.
A Mother’s Day Gift to Future Scholars at Youth Enrichment Services
Marie King, mother of YES founder Richard Williams, outlived her son and passed away in 2018 at the age of 97. She loved people and was the
Response to Moakley Park Incident
Dear YES Community, As you may have seen in the news, a shooting took place at Moakley Park on Tuesday night, April 20, 2021. I want to let
Four Spots Available On Team YES For In-Person 2021 Boston Marathon®
YES is proud to be an official 2021 Charity Partner of the John Hancock Boston Marathon Non-Profit Program. There are four spots available on
YES Receives Grant from the AKC Fund
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) received a grant from the AKC Fund to support the Operations SnowSports program, which includes downhill skiing,