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.
Brianna Kline-Costa Chavez
Violence Prevention Coordinator
Born in Española, New Mexico, and raised in the North Side of Pittsburgh, Brianna Kline-Costa-Chavez graduated summa cum laude from Temple University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. During her undergraduate years, she volunteered as an English instructor to refugees and completed two research grants focused on human rights and gendered violence. After graduating, she spent a year in New Orleans with Teach for America as a third-grade educator.
As a former YES student, Brianna is genuinely thrilled for the opportunity to return to YES in a different capacity and contribute to its mission. She returns as the Prevention Program Coordinator, working with youth and partner organizations to address community violence in Pittsburgh. This role enables her to leverage her academic, professional, and lived experiences to serve the community in which she was raised.