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.
In 2025, There's More Work to Be Done!
As 2024 comes to a close, it is important we reflect on the challenges and successes of the previous year and respond with new knowledge.
While 2024 has been a year of success, where we held our 3rd iteration of the violence intervention symposium, celebrated 30 years of excellence, and were featured in state and national conferences from Lancaster to Minnesota, YES understands that the work is not complete. This work is not possible without the presence of strong stakeholders, friends, donors, and committed community partners. Your positive energy, constant support at our events, donations and contributions, meeting attendance, and participation, all factor into YES being the most highly tuned and functional youth development organization in the region.
Following the hard work put in by all members in 2024, the theme for 2025 is simple- There is more work to be done: together we stand, together we unite, and together we all succeed on behalf of our youth and families.
To advance the plans we have set for the future, we encourage you to make a contribution to YES for 2025. Join us in the effort to empower youth, support families, and make communities their own best resource. Your time, talents, resources, and expertise, all play a vital role in us changing the lives of our youth and their communities.
- Youth Enrichment Services Staff