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.
GLEN ALMON II (he/him/his)
Executive Assistant
Glen Almon II earned a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Allegheny College with a double minor in English in Black Studies. Upon graduating, he joined Teach for America in the Piedmont Triad area, teaching 5th Grade Science and Social Studies. After serving in the classroom for two years, Glen is now pursuing his Doctorates in Africana Studies, becoming a part of the 2nd cohort to be accepted at the University of Pittsburgh. He began his studies in the Fall of 2024.
At YES, Glen serves as the Executive Assistant. In this role, he is responsible for helping the executive director push the organization’s priorities forward through engaging in administrative and organizational tasks. Some of these tasks include managing scheduling and calendaring for the executive director and transcribing notes, writing tasks, creating visuals, conducting research, or developing presentations. As a former YES student in high school and intern during his undergraduate studies, Glen is excited to return back to a place he calls home and help YES in pursuing their future endeavors.