from our blog

Thank you so much to Sotheby's International Realty Canada for the wonderful event they put on for YES on April 19th. It means so much to the youth and families we serve to know that they have the support of our community. We are so appreciative of all the effort that...

We are so thankful to Sotheby's International Realty for putting on this event on our behalf to support the youth and families we serve. The event is being held on April 19th and you can purchase your ticket at eventbrite.ca/e/under-one-roof-tickets-605952549387.

YES wants to say a big thank you to the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, Victoria Commandery for awarding us with a $10,000.00 grant in December. This grant will help us continue to combat the food insecurity many youth face by supplying...

YES currently has three openings: -A Part-Time Youth and Family Support Services Counsellor -A Part-Time Life Skills Counsellor -A Full-Time Outreach Counsellor If you are interested in learning more about these positions, please visit our jobs sections for more...

Did you know that this year YES launched a Housing Support Fund for the youth and families it serves? This fund allows YES to support individuals with: -Emergency Rental Funding -Groceries -Bus Passes -Moving Expenses -Furniture/home goods We have seen how this fund...

YES is looking for individuals to support the Agency by becoming members! If you would like more information, please visit the 'Get Involved" section of our website (https://www.vyes.ca/getinvolved/) for more information on how this supports the Agency and our mission...

The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society (YES) is currently recruiting two or three skilled individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors to advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of YES so as to support...

Our main office, including the Alliance Club will be closed tomorrow, September 30th, for Truth and Reconciliation Day. If you require support, please contact our emergency shelter at 250-386-8282. If you would like to know more about what is happening in Victoria...

We are continuing our monthly art and pizza night at KEYS, this is an opportunity for youth to practice social skills in a safe, fun environment. Please reach out to our Youth Wellness worker for more information.

We know that September can be a challenging time for youth as they head back to school, which can increase their anxiety. YES is happy to announce it is bringing back its anxiety workshop as part of its Youth Wellness Program. This five-week workshop will focus on...

The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society (YES) is currently recruiting two or three skilled individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors to advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of YES so as to support...

The Victoria Youth Empowerment Society is looking to hire a full-time youth support counsellor for our Alliance Club drop-in program. The Youth Support Counsellor is responsible for providing the necessary services and support to youth accessing the Alliance Club...

We know that the pandemic has taken a toll on youth's mental and emotional well-being. You are experiencing higher levels of anxiety and many feel uncomfortable in a group setting. This is why we are happy to be offering a pilot project that will help youth develop...

Thank you to the Victoria Foundation for the generous grant we received through the Axel & Wendy Foght Fund. Your generosity will benefit the youth of Victoria and create lasting impacts in their lives.

Our main office and Alliance Club, both located at 533 Yates st, will be closed on May 23rd for the May long weekend. If you require assistance, please contact the Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter at 250-386-8282. The shelter is open seven days a week and does not...

We are saddened to hear about the passing of Helen Hughes. She was a champion of vulnerable youth within Victoria and meant a great deal to the Victoria Youth Empowerment Society. Her advocacy and tireless behind-the-scenes work has impacted the lives of thousands of...

On YES' jobs page, you will find the Agency's current posted positions. We currently have both contract as well as full-time positions posted. If you have any questions about any of the positions, please email programs_manager@vyes.ca.

As many of you know, the Alliance Club drop-in sustained water damage in November. Since then we have modified our operations to accommodate renovations but we are so happy to let everyone know that on Monday May 9th, the Club will be back to its regular hours and...