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.
female Empowerment & wellness initiative
Empowerment
Female Empowerment and Wellness Initiative (FeWi) is designed to provide and foster a positive and healthful space for sisterhood. In a series of sessions and outings, our female students think broadly about their health as they explore wellness through lenses of selfcare, financial independence, physical fitness, and spirituality. In doing so, they counter the narrative they often confront around standards of beauty, health, and simply being. As sisters move through the program, and work through this deconstructive process, they develop improved self-confidence and self-awareness and are ready to challenge notions.
Guiding Framework:
Wellness:
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A holistic account of someone's quality of life including but not limited to selfcare, financial stability, physical health, and spirituality.
Selfcare:
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A set of practices someone utilizes to build and maintain a relationship with themselves. Selfcare strengthens intuition and reduces stress.
Financial Stability:
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Understanding and practicing healthy money management techniques including how to self-advocate for financial independence.
Physical Fitness:
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Positive nutrition and exercise practices that generate a balanced and active lifestyle.
Spirituality:
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An intentional awareness of the importance of human spirit and the unimportance of material and physical things.
Goals:
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To offer constructive dialogue for issues challenging the holistic wellbeing of young females.
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To practice sisterhood while identifying and countering destructive narratives of superficial self-worth.
Students Engage In:
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Discussion Seminars
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Thematic Excursions
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Social and Cultural Outings
Program Length:
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October – June
Eligibility Status:
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9th – 12th grade