Welcome to Episode 3 of our Year-End S'More Campaign! We've been sending campfire warmth your way through stories of YES participants that offer hope, inspiration, and a light in the darkness. And you've been sending that warmth right back: With $30,200 in donations received thus far, we are nearly half-way to
our $75,000 goal for the campaign!
This week I am thrilled to unveil a brand new video highlighting the impact of YES's youth programs through the story of Nia, YES's Camp-to-Community Peer Advocate. Nia is a ten-year YES participant who became the first in her family to graduate high school in June, is now attending college, and has joined the YES staff, providing peer mentorship and support to younger YES youth.
"YES made me realized that life gets better, and it's a safe environment to start growing
and finding your true self. Working in such a non-judgmental
space has helped me correct
my own mistakes and made me realize that
I
absolutely want to be a leader and teach
my experiences to the younger
youth so I may see them grow and become leaders to
help our community
become the best."
Please consider a year-end donation to support YES's work with Nia and her fellow Camp-to-Community teen participants! Every donation made through December 31st will be matched 1:1, and every donation will support transformational experiences in the outdoors for YES youth and adults.
Warmly,
Eric Aaholm, Executive Director
