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The YES Chapter NetworkYES Chapters operate as clubs and youth groups throughout the Pacific Northwest. These clubs raise awareness within their own schools, organize their own school-wide events, create campaigns, fundraise and complete service projects. YES Chapters aim to raise funds for organizations that work directly with victims of human trafficking. Read about some of the YES Chapters and their work below or learn how to start your own!
Pictured at left are members of the YES Chapter Network at the 2015 Walk to End Slavery. |
Tigard High SchoolChapter Leader: Lauren Denham
Established: February 2016 Location: Tigard, OR I became a part of YES because I went to the first YES meeting at Tigard and loved what YES stood for. Since that meeting, educating my community about human trafficking, getting involved with YES, and being an advocate for change have become passions of mine. I hope to engage more of Tigard and get more people in my community involved in bringing awareness to such an important cause! |
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Portland Christian High School
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Chapter Leader: Caleb Orella
Established: Summer 2018 Location: Portland, OR Caleb learned of the issue of human trafficking from a speaker at his school. YES was mentioned in the presentation, and after feeling compelled to do something about the issue, he went to do research. He desires to bring attention to the issue at his school and his local community in order to get people talking about it and finding solutions. |
St. Mary's Academy
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Chapter Leader: Georgia Green
Established: Spring 2018 Location: Portland, OR |
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Forest Grove High SchoolChapter Leader: Hannah Aguirre, Hannah Lindsay
Established: Fall 2014 Location: Forest Grove, OR "I joined YES because I wanted to grow my understanding about human trafficking and see how I can get involved. Our Chapter's goal is to grow the amount of participants in our Let Freedom Run 5k and gain more awareness throughout the community." -Riley |
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Cleveland High School
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Chapter Leader: Olivia Sheen, Anais Lowe
Established: Fall 2016 Location: Portland, OR "When I was a freshman I remember YES coming to my history classroom and giving a presentation, and I was so intrigued and shocked at what they were telling me. That was when I knew it was an organization I wanted to be a part of. When our former chapter president Gwen started a chapter last year I was overjoyed and ready to help. YES has encouraged me to spread our message and raise awareness and I am so excited to use my voice for change!" -Olivia |
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Grant High School
Chapter Leader: Amelia Ernst, Vita Watson
Established: Fall 2016
Location: Portland, OR
"After learning about human trafficking in our
freshman health class, we were inspired to continue
our education on the topic. Through starting a
YES Chapter, we have become passionate
on the issue of human trafficking. This year we
hopefocus on educating and engaging
our community." - Amelia
Established: Fall 2016
Location: Portland, OR
"After learning about human trafficking in our
freshman health class, we were inspired to continue
our education on the topic. Through starting a
YES Chapter, we have become passionate
on the issue of human trafficking. This year we
hopefocus on educating and engaging
our community." - Amelia
David Douglas High School
Chapter Leader: Anna Medina, Carla
Established: Spring 2015
Location: Portland, OR
After going through the curriculum in health,
we felt a push to be proactive in ending the
modern day slavery. We are new to Youth Ending Slavery
and excited to participate in making this change.
We hope to make Portland a safer and better place to live.
We want to accomplish getting DDHS involved and
active in this very big issue. We are so excited to be
able to use our voices!
Established: Spring 2015
Location: Portland, OR
After going through the curriculum in health,
we felt a push to be proactive in ending the
modern day slavery. We are new to Youth Ending Slavery
and excited to participate in making this change.
We hope to make Portland a safer and better place to live.
We want to accomplish getting DDHS involved and
active in this very big issue. We are so excited to be
able to use our voices!
LaSalle High School
Chapter Leader: Amira Tripp Folsom
Established: Fall 2017
Location: Portland, OR
I joined YES because I wanted bring more
awareness to the issue of the topic of human
trafficking, what it looks like in Portland, and
what it looks like globally. Something we hope
to accomplish this year is to put on successful
events at LaSalle that will spark an enthusiastic
attitude about justice for the victims of modern
day slavery. My chapter has shown an excited
and hopeful attitude for the future of our new
club which makes me look forward to the future
of Youth Ending Slavery at LaSalle.
Established: Fall 2017
Location: Portland, OR
I joined YES because I wanted bring more
awareness to the issue of the topic of human
trafficking, what it looks like in Portland, and
what it looks like globally. Something we hope
to accomplish this year is to put on successful
events at LaSalle that will spark an enthusiastic
attitude about justice for the victims of modern
day slavery. My chapter has shown an excited
and hopeful attitude for the future of our new
club which makes me look forward to the future
of Youth Ending Slavery at LaSalle.
Catlin Gabel SchoolChapter Leader: Riley Hart, Sophia Spry
Established: spring 2018 Location: Portland, OR |
Westview High SchoolChapter leader: Sanya Surya, Saaketh Bhattiprolu
Established: summer 2018 Location: Beaverton, OR We really support the cause and want to help people in the Pacific Northwest as well as around the world who are impacted by this crime. We hope that Youth Ending Slavery teaches us and our club more about the truth about our world and help us grow as people and leaders. |
Franklin High School |
De La Salle North Catholic High School |
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