YES (Youth Enrichment Services)

It was an honor to hear you speaker, Mayor Ed Gainey. Thank you for your attendance & contributions! Let’s keep going at it everyone!!

Happy New Year from the YES Team! Here’s to another year of empowering youth, strengthening communities, and inspiring change! Let’s make 2025 unforgettable! #HappyNewYear #YES2025 #YouthEmpowerment #YouthEnrichment #communitystrong

Shoutout to our Teen Council for spreading kindness this season! At our Holiday Party, they created hygiene bags for individuals in homeless shelters, showing the true power of community and compassion. #YouthEmpowerment #SeasonOfGiving #HolidayParty

Fall 2024 YCLA wraps up—celebrating young leaders’ growth & impact! Apply for Spring 2025: a paid, hands-on academy for Pittsburgh youth (14–21) to build leadership, explore careers, & engage with local gov. Earn college credit. Apply now: bit.ly/YCLASpring2025

The holiday spirit is alive at the YES Office! We hosted a festive Wrapping Party to prepare Christmas gifts for our YES students and their families. Thank you to everyone who made this possible your support means the world! #YESGiving #SpreadTheJoy #tistheseason

Tonight is the night! Join us today, Dec. 16, 5–7 PM, at the Heinz History Center for the Fall 2024 Youth Civic Leadership Academy Research Symposium. Celebrate bold research & solutions from our young leaders shaping the future. Be inspired. We’ll see you there! #Youth

The Fall 2024 YCLA Symposium is December 16, 5:00pm-7:00pm at Heinz History Center! Join us for leadership, innovation, and community. Don’t miss it! #BeTheChange

Our YCLA students are sharing their groundbreaking projects and stories as we gear up for the Fall 2024 YCLA Research Symposium! Don’t miss their inspiring work next Monday, Dec. 16, 5 PM at Heinz History Center. #YouthLeadership #FutureLeaders #CivicEngagement

Last night, we hosted our annual YES Holiday Party at Dr. Jones’s home—a magical evening filled with laughter, connection, and community. Grateful for friends, family, students, and supporters who make our mission thrive. Cheers to gratitude, growth, and endless possibilities!

Last Tuesday, YCLA students visited Mayor Ed Gainey’s office, sharing insights on their projects and impact goals. With the YCLA Symposium on Dec. 16 at the Heinz History Center, they’re ready to shine and inspire change in Pittsburgh! #YouthLeadership @MayorEdGainey

This #GivingTuesday, we’re thrilled to thank Barb & Margaret for their generous $2,000 gifts that helped us surpass our goal! Every donation brightens the season for young people & their families. Your support makes a difference! #SeasonOfGiving #Gratitude #SupportYouth

Meet our #YCLAVets: former YCLA students driving change with innovative projects that tackle critical community issues. Join us at the upcoming symposium to celebrate their impactful work. Stay tuned for details! #YouthLeaders #CommunityImpact #CivicEngagement

The YES Office was alive with energy as our YCLA students attended “Dinner with the Experts.” They connected with professionals, asked insightful questions, and gained career wisdom—all over a delicious meal. An inspiring night of growth and possibilities! #YouthEnrichment

Tomorrow, Dec. 3, Allegheny County Council votes on a $2.2 mill property tax increase to fund vital services: childcare, out-of-school programs, emergency aid & more. Join us at 5 PM, Gold Room, 4th Floor, 436 Grant St., Pittsburgh, to make your voice heard. Say YES to 2.2!

In honor of #ThankYourMenteeMonth, Sahar Hussaini reflects on the lessons her mentees have taught her at YES: “Your determination, creativity, & unique perspective inspire me daily. Thank you for reminding me why this work matters. I’m so proud of you!” #MentorshipMatters

In honor of Thank Your Mentee Month, Ms. Melinda Jones reflects on the powerful lessons she’s learned from her mentees: “You’ve changed my life in ways I can’t count. Thank you for the lessons you taught me.” - Ms. Melinda Jones #ThankYourMentee #MentorshipMatters

Yurron reflects on his trip to Harrisburg with peers from Teen Council & YES programs. The conference highlighted redemption, second chances, & how youth can grow beyond their past to build a brighter future. YES youth are stepping up to create lasting change! #YouthLeadership

Behind every impactful program is a leader with heart and vision. Meet Dr. Sinex, the force behind YCLA, in our exclusive Fall 2024 Youth Civic Leadership Symposium video interview. Learn how she’s empowering youth & fostering civic leadership. Stay tuned for more! #YOUTH

Save the date! Join us on Dec. 16, 5-7 PM at the Heinz History Center for the Fall 2024 YCLA Symposium. Witness YCLA students & alumni share inspiring projects, stories, and journeys. Celebrate youth leadership & community impact! #YCLASymposium2024 #YouthLeadership #ChangeMakers

November is Thank Your Mentee Month! We’re celebrating the incredible young minds who inspire us daily with their passion, resilience, and creativity. Thank you for trusting us and growing with us—you are tomorrow’s leaders! Stay tuned as we honor YOU! #ThankYourMentee

Go behind the scenes of our Harrisburg conference with Ramin, one of our inspiring students! Hear his reflections on civic engagement, leadership in action, and the moments that shaped his journey as a young leader. Stay tuned for more student stories! #YouthVoices