"Why do people donate to non-profits?" "What makes a non-profit effective?" A group of YES teens explored questions like these while learning about
Congratulations, YES High School Seniors!
For the eighth year in a row, all YES high school seniors have graduated from high school and gone on to pursue a secondary education. YES extends a
Youth Enrichment Services Receives $10,000 Youth Fitness Revolution Grant from The Reebok Foundation
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) has been selected to receive a $10,000 Youth Fitness Revolution Grant through The Reebok Foundation. The Reebok
YES Gala Raises Over $600k for Boston Youth
Over 350 YES supporters, including Olympic skier Julia Ford, attended YES's 7th Annual Black Diamond Gala on Thursday, April 6 at Royale. A highlight
YES Track & Field Youth Have an Outstanding Performance at BAA Relay
YES was represented well in both the BAA Middle School 1000 Meter Invitational and BAA High School Mile Invitational on Saturday, April 15. Katie
Clay Connections Program Piloted with Clay Soper Memorial Fund
YES was pleased to collaborate this winter with the Clay Soper Memorial Fund to help pilot the Clay Connections program. This very special program
Mayor Walsh Visits YES; Inspires YES Youth to Pursue a Pathway to Success
City of Boston Mayor, Martin J. Walsh, visited Youth Enrichment Services (YES) on Thursday, March 9 and spoke to youth about civic issues and his
YES Announces Its 7th Annual Black Diamond Gala
Join us at the 7th Annual Black Diamond Gala to benefit YES on Thursday, April 6, 2017! The event will take place from 5:30 – 9:30 pm at Royale in
Ski Industry Leader, Bernie Weichsel, Honored at 2016 YES Annual Celebration
Over 200 supporters, volunteers, and friends came together on December 7, 2016 to celebrate Youth Enrichment Services (YES) and its achievements
YES Partnering with Spartan Races to Offer Discounted Tickets to Spartan Kids Races
YES is excited to partner with Spartan to offer youth in our programs 30% discounted tickets to the Spartan Kids Races at Fenway Park on Saturday and
YES Youth Profile: Varsha
Varsha, a 17-year-old Boston teen, used to believe that there were confines in her life because of societal norms around what a girl can or cannot do.
31 Nights of Lights Lighting Ceremony at the Prudential Center
Youth Enrichment Services (YES), was chosen as a Prudential Center “31 Nights of Lights” 2016 Lighting Partner this winter. For the month of
GOAL Girls Challenge Stereotypes and Build Self-Confidence
12-year-old YES youth Amelia and Tamsen have big dreams. Amelia would like to be a lawyer or doctor some day while Tamsen dreams of becoming a robotic
New Look; Same Vision of Opportunity
The past several years have brought tremendous, positive growth to Youth Enrichment Services (YES). With your support, we have added new programs and
2016 Board of Directors and Trustees Annual Celebration
You are cordially invited to attend: Youth Enrichment Services 2016 Annual YES Celebration Monday, December 5, 2016 6 - 8:30 PM Event will be held
The Impact of YES: Caitlyn’s Story
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