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Wholistic Peace Institute
Award Ceremony When: November 6th, 2017 YES received the Spirit of Unity Award from the Wholistic Peace Institute. UN Ambassador Andrew J. Young spoke about his life and advice for young people seeking social justice. |
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Warner Pacific Event: "Beyond
YES Outreach Director Angela and Event Director Ellie tabled at this event on Wednesday, September 27th. It was a great event; there were many other amazing organizations that attended, a brief video and video debriefing, and 7 panelists sharing real stories and experiences.
Walk to End SlaveryWe held our annual Walk to End Slavery on Saturday, September 30th at Director Park. We had an amazing speaker - Molly McDade-Hood, Multnomah County Human Trafficking Sergeant - who spoke about her work. The Walk was very empowering and the the attendees were very passionate about raising their voice about modern-day slavery.
Summer Kick-Off Chapter Conference
Chapter leaders and members came together at the beginning of the summer to discuss their plans for their chapter for the upcoming school year. |
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Let Freedom Run 5K
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The Forest Grove chapter hosted their annual Let Freedom Run 5K in May and it was a huge success! We had the opportunity to hear from an amazing speaker after the race, and all the proceeds from the event went to Janus Youth Programs.
Rahab's Sisters Mothers' TeaThe YES Board of Directors volunteered at the Rahab's Sisters Mothers' Tea this May! We love to work with Rahab's Sisters, and are so grateful for our opportunities to partner with them.
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The Art of Advocacy 2017
The YES Board of Directors hosted a coffee-house style event at Fleur de Lis Coffee House and Cafe. This event, The Art of Advocacy, was awareness-based and primarily featured performances from youth musicians and speeches from local advocates. This was our first time hosting such an event, and it was a great success!
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2017 Blue Ribbon Campaign
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The YES Board hosted a blue ribbon campaign at St. Mary's Academy in honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month (January). The blue-ribbon campaign is an awareness initiative designed to fight human trafficking and increase education about the issue. YES handed out blue ribbons to St. Mary's Academy students and teachers, and the event was a huge success! Check out the full gallery here.
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