412 Massachuse s Avenue Boston, MA 02118 www.yeskids.org (617) 267‐5877

Leadership at YES YES Board of Directors

Richard Ward, President Phill Gross, Vice President

Betsy Strickland, Vice President Kevin Hicks, Treasurer Arnesse Brown, Clerk

Candace Burns Johnson Marcus Evans

Michael Preiner

YES Board of Trustees Elizabeth Bartlett Edward Beagan Louis DeGeorge Derek Fowler

Yuji Koga Marla Quinones Hill

Geoff Soper Melvin Vieira, Jr. Mark Williams

YES Advisory Council

Youth Enrichment Services Annual Impact Report 2012

Ike Adams Leandrea Brantle

Heidi Brooks Clarence Brown

Phil Brown Kevin Corcoran

Ted Curd Steve Delaney Mark Fanger

Beth Feinberg Keenan Jessica Ferri Schmitz

Anna Frank Lance Gomes Gena Gough

Daphne Griffin Katie Haffenreffer

Sam Hill Stephanie Kryzewski

Joslynn Lee Jen Maitland

Erin McCloskey Brian McCourt

Keith McDermott Gerry Moore Will Morales

Michael Munn Nike Okediji Jennifer Ryan Karen Savage

Okolo Schwinn-Clanton Carrie Sheinberg

Jason Soules Harold Sparrow

Linda Sullivan Dane Tullock

Steve Vaitones Robert Wadsworth

Jim Wall Bernie Weichsel James Wildash

Darnell Williams Wayne Wytrzes Dave Zablatsky

YES Staff Bryan Van Dorpe, Executive Director

Peter Haffenreffer, Director of Finance & Administration Jamie Martin Burch, Director of Development

Bernadette Peeples, Director of Programs & Operations

Louisa Bradberry, Program Coordinator Rachael Cina, GOAL Program Manager

Rachada Hiranyaket, YES Academy Director Burton Miller, Volunteer Director

Laura Neubauer, Rental Shop Manager Karen Schwinn-Clanton, Ski & Snowboard Team Manager Tiffany Spearman, Track and Field & Cross Country Coach

Allie Tripp, Marketing & Communications Manager

Deepening Our Impact Welcome Letter from YES Leadership

Dear Friends, Since our founding in 1968, YES has been filling a unique niche for Boston’s urban youth. As we have grown over the last 45 years, our programs have expanded to meet the needs of our neighborhoods and its youth. Now more than ever, Boston children and teens can benefit from out of school programming that engages them in the outdoors and provides challenging leadership opportunities. Throughout this Annual Impact Report you will see evidence of our successes in 2012, none of which would be possible without your support as a donor, volunteer, family, or program partner.

YES has made its name as a trusted youth program provider in the community. We have collaborated with over 100 schools, community agencies, and youth groups across the City of Boston. Notable partnerships in 2012 included expanded targeted outreach to low income communities through Boston’s Center for Youth & Families, connections to elite athletes through the T2 Foundation, and new programs in partnership with New England Disabled Sports. The organization also has rapidly rising visibility within Boston philanthropic communities. Over the past year we have received tremendous support and have delivered great value to the numerous foundations, corporations and individuals that support us. We were one of the first adopters of The Boston Foundation's Giving Common in 2012; and, we have been recognized by our auditors for keeping our overhead low, as 76 cents of every dollar contributed goes directly to supports our youth.

In line with our strategic plan, we reorganized YES’s program continuum in three tiers to better highlight offerings for YES youth as they grow and develop:

In Tier One, YES youth have the chance to experience something new through our Operation SnowSports or Outdoor Adventure programming. Youth can learn to ski, snowboard, kayak, rock climb, hike, run, fish, sail or mountain bike with YES, often for the very first time.

In Tier Two, youth participate in five or more YES activities and build confidence in themselves through solidifying new skills. Youth experience deeper personal growth through sustained and/or seasonal participation in YES’s Operation SnowSports and Outdoor Adventure programs, such as the Track & Field program and the YES Ski & Snowboard Team.

In Tier Three, our highest impact programs create pathways to leadership. Tier Three programs include Junior Volunteers, Career Exploration Program, and Girls Outdoor Adventure Leaders.

As youth rise through our three-tiered programming, they experience the outdoors, build confidence, and become “life long” leaders.

We are proud of the positive impact YES has on Boston’s youth and look forward to the year ahead. Thank you for your continued support.

With appreciation,

Richard Ward Bryan Van Dorpe President, Board of Directors Executive Director

Individual, Foundation, & Corporate Donors Thank you to the generous individuals, foundations, and corporations who supported Youth Enrichment Services important mission and work with inner-city youth. The listing below reflects charitable gifts of $250 and above received between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. Thank you for your generosity.

Corporate & Foundation Donors Adage Capital Management AGM Summer Fund Amelia Peabody Foundation Bain Capital Children's Charity Bank of America Matching Gifts Bank of America Philanthropic Management Blackrock Financial Management Boston Bruins Foundation Boston Financial Management Boston Medical Center - Healthnet Plan Boston Red Sox Foundation Boston University Cambridge Community Foundation Citizens Bank City of Boston - Dept of Neighborhood Development Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Cowen Group Dana Farber Cancer Institute Danversport Yacht Club Eaton Vance FBR Capital Markets & Co Frank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund Goldman, Sachs, & Co Hall & Sullivan Attorneys Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Hazard Family Foundation Howland Capital Management J. Kenneth Sowles, PC Jessie B. Cox Foundation JP Morgan Private Bank Killington Mountain School KNF & T Staffing Lazard Capital Markets Leerink Swann Margulies Perruzzi Architects Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Massachusetts Port Authority Mt. Washington Bank Nazzaro Community Center New Balance Foundation North Face / Planet Explore Peabody Office Furniture RBC Capital Markets Saucony Run for Good SmartWool Advocacy Fund Sovereign Bank State Street Foundation Stonegate Capital Partners, LLC Stop & Shop Sullivan & Cogliano T R Engel Group T2 Foundation Target Logistics The Chase Family Foundation Trip Advisor Turtle Ridge Foundation

USSA Waterville Valley Black & Blue Trail Smashers William Gallagher Associates Wishlist Foundation Yawkey Foundation Zevin Asset Management Individual Donors Mary-Jo Adams & John Sasso Jonas Adler Nicholas Angelo Anonymous Jon Auerbach & Selina Pandolfi Edward Beagan Carolyn Beckedorff & Tony DiGangi James Benedict Laurie Bertner C. Hunter Boll Karen & Steven Bristing Chris Burns Candace Burns Johnson Robert B. Campbell Joann Cavallaro Gerald & Kate Chertavian Michah Chu Rachel Cohen George Cohen Fred Coriell Mark Culling Tom Curtin Amanda Dean Louis J. DeGeorge Tim & Maureen Dibble Peter Dobyns Bob Donelan Scott Epstein & Karen Bressler Marcus Evans Seamus Fernandez David Ferrari Jessica Ferri Schmitz Derek Fowler Paul Fremont-Smith Mark & Paula Gallagher Robert & Linda Gaudreau Mr. Timothy and Dr. Cara Gavin Mr. David Giammatteo Ms. Daphne Griffin Phill & Liz Gross Jean Haffenreffer Peter and Robin Haffenreffer Michael and Susan Hanus Kevin Hicks William & Kathryn Hurley Tim Johnson Mr. and Mrs. James Keeney Kevin & Mary Ellen Kelley Justin & Lorraine Kermond Steven Kidder & Judith Malone

Hisako Koga Mr. Yuji Koga Wendy Lane Brian and Julie Lankiewicz Glenn Lawler Jeff Leerink Melissa Leffler & Robert Rainins Jeffrey & Nancy Lonstein Mr. George Macomber Ron & Laura Majka Alison Majka Robert Mann John Manning & Lydia Graves Jamie Martin Burch Elizabeth McCann Kyle Meingast Gerald Moore Gary Morris David Morris Dick Morse Philip & Laurie Myrick Mark O'Donnell Feza & Diane Oktay Thomas O'Malley & Beverly Arsem John O'Neill Andrew & Megan Padilla Louise Pascale Matt & Shauna Pieniazek Mark and Lisa Potter Michael Preiner John Puzzangara Sally Quinn Marla Quinones Hill Brit Railston Michael Regan Robert L. Reynolds Ashley Robinson Ken Schroeder Carrie Sheinberg & Paul Hochman Sheldon Simon & Ruth Moorman Geoffrey & Genny Soper Jason & Caroline Soules Betsy Strickland John & Margaret Sullivan Linda Sullivan Dougherty Kimberly Tarbell Bryce & Pixie Tinmouth Karl & Audrey Trieschman Bryan & Susan Van Dorpe Michelle Villari & Carl Hediger Phuc Vinh & Ashley Crittenden Jonathan & Emily Weintraub James Wildash & Sonia Kowal Jess Williams Mary Williams We apologize for any omissions or errors. Please contact the YES Development Office at 617-267-5777 x19 with any questions.

Bryan Van Dorpe, Executive Director and Richard Ward, President - Board of Directors

Operation SnowSports

YES Academy

Outdoor Adventure

YES Program Achievements

In Kind Services and Equipment Donations (July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012)

Outdoor Adventure Program Boston Parks Department

Charles River Canoe & Kayak Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Company

Community Boating Courageous Sailing

Danversport Yacht Club The Fishing Academy

Highland Street Foundation John Hancock Financial Services

Mass Dept. of Conservation & Recreation MetroRock RockSpot

Roll It Forward - A Project of Mayor Menino's Boston Bikes Program

Wompatuck State Park

Operation SnowSports Program Blue Hills Ski Area

Jiminy Peak Mountain Killington Mountain

Loon Mountain Pats Peak Ski Area

Pico Mountain Ski Butternut

Ski Ward Sugarloaf Mountain Resort

T2 Foundation U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association

Wachusett Mountain Waterville Valley Resort

Volunteers

Over 200 adult and junior volunteers made YES’s programs possible this year.

Thank you your hard work and dedication to serving Boston’s youth!

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SNOWSPORTS PHOTO

849 Total Youth Served. 188 Season Pass Holders.*

*Participated in 3 or more ski or snowboard activities last year

93% of participants rated their experience as positive.

3 out of 4 youth increased their confidence on the slopes.

94 Total Youth Served. 100% of Junior Volunteer Program graduated high school. 80% of GOAL girls felt increased confidence as leaders.

100% of Career Exploration students learned new 21st century skills. Seven students awarded Richard Williams Memorial College Scholarships.

“Through my daughter’s participation in the program she has become more confident and outgoing. She learned that you have to work hard to achieve your goals and not to give up easily.”

- YES Parent

While trying a new rock climbing route during a week-long session with YES: “I’m not giving up on this one yet!”

- YES Youth

764 Total Youth Served. 90% of participants had positive

experiences with adult role models. 100% of families would recommend the

Track and Field Program to others.

YES Financial Update

Pathway to Success Fifteen-year-old Kaya is a Boston Public School student who started with YES in 2007 through the Operation SnowSports program. Kaya took the next step of her YES experience in 2012 by enrolling in the YES Academy’s Career Exploration Program.

As a student in the Career Exploration Program, Kaya says, “I learned about competition in the modern job market. YES helped me to get ahead of the game.” She says the skills learned in the program, like resume writing, professionalism and customer service, will give her an edge over her peers when seeking jobs in the future.

“My favorite part about the Career Exploration Program was the sense of camaraderie and family that developed among the group,” she says. Rachada Hiranyaket, the YES Academy Director and teacher of the Career Exploration Program, was a “great mentor.” She notes how the development of these close relationships “made the learning at YES more fun and comfortable.”

Following 12 weeks of classes and a week-long internship at YES, students in the Career Exploration Program interview for different summer job placements. Following this process, Kaya was invited to work at KNF&T Staffing Group for the summer.

Joe Howard, a long-time YES Volunteer and Kaya’s supervisor at KNF&T, praised Kaya’s work ethic and attention to detail. She put the 21st century skills she learned in the Career Exploration Program to good use while working as a Recruiting Assistant at KNF&T. “Kaya was able take our direction and complete ANY task given in a timely and accurate manner. She was always on time, worked hard, and always wanted to learn more!” The staff at KNF&T were so impressed with Kaya, they invited her back to work there this winter over her holiday break.

Kaya is grateful for the supportive learning environment at YES and the “valuable real-world skills” she gained by participating in the Career Exploration Program. We are excited to see where Kaya takes her professional skills, work ethic and confidence in the future!

“YES helped me to get ahead of the game.”

- Kaya, Age 15

“The feeling of accessibility and inclusion within the YES program is all encompassing.”

- YES Parent

“If it were not for YES, I would probably have never gone skiing. I love the speed and excitement of the slopes. I love that I also get to share it with my friends and family.”

- YES Youth

Total Revenue: $1,344,842 Total Expenses: $1,341,508

Diversity at YES

23% 8% 10%

28% 31%

YES targets low-income youth and families. 3 out of 5 YES youth are minorities.