A Message from Kitchen Cred Founder Doug Barg

It’s time for Kitchen Cred to walk the walk! (Or, maybe that should be wok the wok.) This summer, Kitchen Cred (KC) will be rolling out its first cooking and nutrition program for YES teens. Because the teens’ average stay is 22 days – too short a time to participate in Kitchen Cred’s full three-month [...]

Opening teens’ eyes through Title I

For about 20 years, Title I educators Lynda Hawkins and Barbara Newkirk have been providing educational and cultural learning opportunities for the teens at Youth Emergency Service (YES) and the Locust Mother/Baby Group Home. This year, Lynda and Barbara have engaged YES teens in activities focused on Women’s History Month, the Presidential Inauguration, the biographical Jackie [...]

Teen Conference set for June 26

YSI’s Annual “My Life, My Future” Teen Conference will be held on June 26 at Temple’s Howard Gittis Student Center. For more than ten years this event has provided teens with an opportunity to learn and share about important issues like self-esteem, relationship violence, and building a successful future. This year’s conference will feature inspiring [...]

‘Glitzylicious’ Fashion Show to Benefit YSI on May 18th!

On Saturday, May 18, Sincerely Shoes will be holding a ‘Glitzylicious’ Fashion Mixer from 2pm-8pm. Located at 6152 Ridge Avenue, vendors Glitzylicious, Labeled Poise and Karma Kollections have an exciting day of shopping, music and refreshments planned for anyone who wants to attend. There will be $3 tickets for a Gift Basket Giveaway, which includes [...]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Since 1983, April has been known as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. As parents, caregivers and community members, the work of raising children is one of our greatest responsibilities. While we aim to set positive examples and help children build their confidence, too many young Americans are still hurt by neglect and abuse. April is [...]