As an athlete and a coach, 17-year-old Caitlyn knows the impact that a good coach can have on a child’s life. “A coach has a big impact on a child's
Youth Enrichment Services Receives $25,000 Grant from BNY Mellon
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) has been selected to receive a $25,000 grant from BNY Mellon. The grant will support capacity building and expansion
Youth Explore the Berkshires in YES’s Outdoor Adventure Program
Many young people in Boston have little or no access to the outdoors. For youth of color or low socioeconomic status, access is even more limited with
The Impact of YES: Ethan’s Story
In true YES spirit, 14-year-old Ethan wanted to get out of his comfort zone and try something new this summer. He had actively engaged with YES’s
YES Track and Field Launches New Site for Summer
The YES Track and Field/Cross County Program was started in 2009. The program gives hundreds of Boston families the opportunity to engage in dynamic
Youth Enrichment Services Honored as a Spotlight Partner by Massachusetts Promise Fellowship
Youth Enrichment Services was honored as Massachusetts Promise Fellowships's 2016 Spotlight Partner at their 4th Annual Pancakes & Partners
YES College Prep Program Visits Six Schools over April Vacation
This April, twelve YES teens participated in a week-long April Vacation College Tour as part of YES's College Prep Program. YES teens visited
YES teen, Aaliyah Yarde, featured in the Dorchester Reporter
Mattapan teen and YES Junior Volunteer, Aaliyah Yarde, was featured in the Dorchester Reporter for her inspiring speech at the YES Black Diamond Gala.
YES teens deliver moving speeches at 6th Annual Black Diamond Gala
More than 400 guests joined together to celebrate and support Youth Enrichment Services (YES) at its 6th Annual Black Diamond Gala on
YES Impact Report now available
Youth Enrichment Services’ (YES) Impact Report details the organization’s yearly progress and acknowledges supporters who make our work possible.
YES Marathon Runner, Carolyn, featured in the Cohasset Mariner.
YES Marathon Runner and Cohasset resident, Carolyn, was recently featured in the Cohasset Mariner for her Boston marathon run with Team YES. Carolyn
YES Youth Rock Climb with World Champion, Sasha DiGiulian
The top-ranked female rock climber in the world, Sasha DiGiulian, recently led a free rock climbing clinic for Boston youth. Children and teens
YES Youth Spotlight: Destiny’s Story
"YES is a special safe haven, where I feel like I can be myself and make new friends." -Destiny, YES teen 13-year-old Destiny fell in love
YES and the Charles River Conservancy Team Up for Teens
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) recently entered into an exciting new partnership with the Charles River Conservancy (CRC). The two organizations are
YES teen featured in the Boston Globe hopes to “advocate for tolerance of all people”
17 year-old Boston resident and YES teen, Chris C., had his personal essay on advocacy for LGBTQ rights published in the Boston Globe this Sunday.
YES volunteer applications are now open!
Applications are now available for YES Volunteers. There are volunteer opportunities with our Operation SnowSports program and within our YES Academy
YES celebrates the life of teen volunteer, Clay Soper
YES celebrates the life of 19-year-old teen volunteer, Clay Soper, who unexpectedly passed away over the weekend. Clay was active in YES’s Junior
An interview with Mark Williams – Son of YES founder, Richard Williams
Boston born and raised, Mark Williams is the son of YES founder Richard Williams. Today, Mark lives in Salt Lake City and gives back to YES by serving
YES high school seniors have a 100% matriculation rate 5th consecutive year
For the 5th consecutive year, 100% of high school seniors participating in Youth Enrichment Services (YES) programs are graduating from high school.
Youth Enrichment Services receives Cummings Foundation grant
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) been selected as one of 100 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $100K