The world is a better place with you(th) in it.

The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society recognizes that it operates on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations, including but not limited to the Lekwungen (Esquimalt and Songhees) and WSÁNEĆ (Saanich) Peoples.  We respect indigenous people’s connection to the land and respect their diverse traditions and practices within these territories.  Through our work, we acknowledge that colonialism and systemic racism has impacted generations of indigenous people and continues to harm the youth and families that we serve at VYES.

The Remote Bowls of Hope event is all about raising awareness and building support for youth on Pender island and connecting them with the programs and support of The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society.

The event will take place on April 12, 2025 from 5:30pm-8:30pm at the Pender Island Community Hall.

Tickets are $35 and available to purchase at Talisman Books or by emailing admin@vyes.ca.

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At YES we dedicate ourselves to helping youth and their families achieve their goals while respecting their individuality and recognizing their diverse and sometimes challenging needs. Our commitment to healthy lifestyle choices creates an atmosphere where youth can feel safe and supported as they progress toward their goals. We believe everyone should be treated with equality, dignity, respect, and acceptance.

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Thank you for giving me the courage to change my life.

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addressing a range of issues

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Substance Use

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Mental Health

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Securing Employment

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Homelessness

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Social Isolation

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Transitioning to Adulthood

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Basic Needs

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Educational Needs

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Family Breakdown

Community Impacts

in 2023 we helped over 1000 individual youth and families

Basic needs

YES provided basic needs (meals, showers, clothing etc.) to over 600 youth in 2023.

Meals Served

4000 meals were served in 2023.

Safe Nights

The Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter provided 260 youth a safe bed in the community in 2023.

Families

150 parents received services to facilitate improved family relations in 2023.

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Thank You Rogers

We are so pleased to announce that YES was one of the 2024 Rogers Youth Grants recipients!This grant will allow YES to provide educational and employment skills training to vulnerable youth who otherwise would not be able to develop important skills to help them...

How Souper Bowls of Hope is helping combat food insecurity for youth.

We know that food insecurity is a significant issue facing youth and families across our region. Because of the concerns about youth having enough to eat, we are launching a youth-focused food pantry in October of 2024 where youth will be able to access groceries,...

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS 2023-2024

YES would to thank our following funders for their continued support through the years. Without this support we would not be able to continue to offer these vital programs to the youth and their families in our community.

The world is a better place with you(th) in it.

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Thank you for giving me the courage to change my life.