December 1 through 25, a suggested charitable or non-profit donation will be made. The goal is to open doors for people, not doors for chocolate, and work on building community. Though Christmassy, this is a secular project. The only organizations with religious ties to be featured will be fully inclusive of all people. The range of organizations will be diverse and are not intended to be exhaustive suggestions; our city has too many to cover all. (So I'll do this annually to promote as many wonderful organizations as possible.)

Please consider monetary or in-kind donations for the featured organizations. I'm hoping each reader can contribute $5 per organization, per day. Please feel free to give more or to give what you can; some organizations have lists of items they need. Many are desperate for volunteers now and all year.

Please post if you have contributed in some way. I'd like to see if there is interest in a municipal charity advent calendar.

Thank you for participating!

Friday 4 December 2015

Door 4: YESS! (Youth Empowerment & Support Services, formerly Youth Emergency Shelter Society)

YESS has helped thousands of youth in Edmonton since it opened as a shelter for 16 to 18 year olds in 1981. Since then, YESS has become more than a shelter and has broadened the age range it serves. Young people from 15 to 25 can access programs including food, shelter, education, recreation, health & wellness, and much more.

68% of youth accessing services have been physically, sexually, and/or emotionally abused; many suffer from mental health and addictions issues. YESS is often the only place to turn when parents to kick their teens out instead of supporting them through difficult times. It is the only shelter in Edmonton dedicated exclusively to youth and their unique needs.
http://yess.org/

Please donate: https://www.gifttool.com/donations/Donate?ID=1312&AID=549

or

Please consider much needed in-kind donations: http://yess.org/donate/in-kind-donation/
(Very long list of items, please visit the page.)
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