Press Statement on January 8, 2019 Presidential Address
In his first presidential address, President Trump referenced human trafficking as a reason to increase border security via a southern border wall. This is YES’s response, which clarifies his remarks and puts them in the broader context of trafficking in America.
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KBOO: Sex 4 Sale
Board members Emma and Gwen were featured in the KBOO series Sex 4 Sale which discusses sex trafficking in Portland.
Episode #1: https://kboo.fm/media/61610-sex-4-sale-episode-1
Episode #1: https://kboo.fm/media/61610-sex-4-sale-episode-1
KATU News: Kids Doing Good Stuff
August 10th, 2016
By Youth Ending Slavery
This month, YES board member Molly Kelleher was featured on KATU News’ segment, “Kids Doing a Good Stuff.” Molly did an amazing job, and spoke about what it means for YES to be a youth-led nonprofit. She also promoted the upcoming Walk to End Slavery. Great job, Molly! Watch the interview here.
By Youth Ending Slavery
This month, YES board member Molly Kelleher was featured on KATU News’ segment, “Kids Doing a Good Stuff.” Molly did an amazing job, and spoke about what it means for YES to be a youth-led nonprofit. She also promoted the upcoming Walk to End Slavery. Great job, Molly! Watch the interview here.
YES on the Air with XRAY In The Morning
July 9th, 2016
By Youth Ending Slavery
Board members Molly Kelleher and Angela Sivers had the opportunity to speak on the radio show XRAY In The Morning this past month. They educated listeners about YES as an organization and about the topic of modern-day slavery, as well as its prevalence in our world. Molly and Angela clearly embodied the core values of YES and demonstrated the power of the youth voice as they advocated for change. Click here to listen to their interview!
By Youth Ending Slavery
Board members Molly Kelleher and Angela Sivers had the opportunity to speak on the radio show XRAY In The Morning this past month. They educated listeners about YES as an organization and about the topic of modern-day slavery, as well as its prevalence in our world. Molly and Angela clearly embodied the core values of YES and demonstrated the power of the youth voice as they advocated for change. Click here to listen to their interview!
Sex Trafficking: You Can Make a Difference
June 8th, 2016. Venus - Lake Oswego High School Consent Culture Zine.
By Youth Ending Slavery
"Never assume that a conversation you start, action you take, or role you have doesn't make a difference. It does." YES was featured in Lake Oswego High School's Consent Culture Zine! Click here to learn how you can deter sex trafficking and to check out the awesome content from other student contributors.
By Youth Ending Slavery
"Never assume that a conversation you start, action you take, or role you have doesn't make a difference. It does." YES was featured in Lake Oswego High School's Consent Culture Zine! Click here to learn how you can deter sex trafficking and to check out the awesome content from other student contributors.
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Youth Ending Slavery Letter-Writing Campaign
June 3rd, 2016
By Adrienne Livingston
At the Intersectionality Workshop hosted by the Lincoln High School YES Chapter, members Molly Kelleher and Emma Christensen were interviewed by local activist, Adrienne Livingston. In this video, Molly and Emma share why political advocacy is pivotal to the fight against human trafficking. Watch the full clip here.
By Adrienne Livingston
At the Intersectionality Workshop hosted by the Lincoln High School YES Chapter, members Molly Kelleher and Emma Christensen were interviewed by local activist, Adrienne Livingston. In this video, Molly and Emma share why political advocacy is pivotal to the fight against human trafficking. Watch the full clip here.
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Portlanders Causing Change:
April 4th, 2016. St. Mary's Academy Ms. Print
By Zoe Ray Youth Ending Slavery was highlighted during Women's Empowerment Week at St. Mary's Academy. By sharing information and insight during a lunch time panel that included other youth-led nonprofits in Portland, YES members emphasized the importance of social change driven by youth. Read the full story here. |
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Inspired Teens Lead Walk to End
January 15th, 2016. Youth Empowered Action Camp
By Katy Foley As a participant of the 2015 Youth Empowered Action Camp, YES Outreach Director Katy Foley had the opportunity to reflect on her implementation of the 2015 Walk to End Slavery. If you would like to read more from her perspective behind the scenes of this entirely student-led nonprofit, click here. |
YES Recognized: Spirit of Unity Peace Grant and Award Winner
October 15th, 2015. Wholistic Peace Institute
The Wholistic Peace Institute and the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation are pleased to announce the 2015 Student Peace Leaders & Schools. Youth Ending Slavery was recognized among ten other schools with a $500 grant to support current peace work and initiatives hosted and facilitated by the organization. Schools from across the Oregon applied for this award and YES is incredibly honored to have been chosen as a recipient. Read the full press release.
The Wholistic Peace Institute and the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation are pleased to announce the 2015 Student Peace Leaders & Schools. Youth Ending Slavery was recognized among ten other schools with a $500 grant to support current peace work and initiatives hosted and facilitated by the organization. Schools from across the Oregon applied for this award and YES is incredibly honored to have been chosen as a recipient. Read the full press release.
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Youth Ending Slavery
October 5th, 2015. SMA Ms. Print
By Zoe Ray and Katy Foley The 2015 Walk to End Slavery not only hit the streets but also hit the press! St. Mary's Academy student-run online newspaper featured the 2015 Walk and its components. Read the article to learn more about Youth Ending Slavery, the Walk to End Slavery, and the YES connection with SMA. |
YES Walk to End Slavery 2015
September 2nd, 2015. Abolition Now
Compiled by Jenna Funkhouser. Written by Katy Foley.
Interested in the Walk to End Slavery and its origins? Read this article written by Youth Ending Slavery's Outreach Director, Katy Foley, and published by the anti-trafficking organization, Abolition Now.
Compiled by Jenna Funkhouser. Written by Katy Foley.
Interested in the Walk to End Slavery and its origins? Read this article written by Youth Ending Slavery's Outreach Director, Katy Foley, and published by the anti-trafficking organization, Abolition Now.
YES on KBOO Bread and RosesJuly 17th, 2015. KBOO 90.7 Community Radio
Hosted and Produced by Adrienne Livingston In conjunction with the American SPCC, YES was interviewed on Bread and Roses regarding its work advocating for children's rights and empowerment. Listen to the interview here and jump to 24:15. |
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Board Member Avital Balwit on KBOO Evening News
June 19th, 2015. KBOO 90.7 Community Radio
Interviewed by Catherine Mattecheck
Catherine Mattecheck, former board member and KBOO radio host, interviewed current board member Avital Balwit regarding the state of sex trafficking in Portland and the work that YES engages in to combat the atrocity. Listen here and jump to the eighteenth minute to hear Avital.
Interviewed by Catherine Mattecheck
Catherine Mattecheck, former board member and KBOO radio host, interviewed current board member Avital Balwit regarding the state of sex trafficking in Portland and the work that YES engages in to combat the atrocity. Listen here and jump to the eighteenth minute to hear Avital.
YES Run Raises $4,000 to
June 3rd, 2015, Portland Tribune
By Clara Howell The Let Freedom Run 5K, hosted by the YES Forest Grove High School in conjunction with the YES Board was a huge success. Over 100 participants and supporters helped YES raise $4,000 for Janus Youth Programs. Read the full story here. |
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Portland Students Engage and
April 10th, 2015, Catlin Speak
By Reuben Schafir Reuben Schafir, a student journalist from Catlin Gabel, interviewed the YES Board for a recent podcast. The conversation covered many aspects of our organization including our goal, our impact, and how the community can get involved. Listen to it here to learn more about what we do and hear from our board members. |
The Three Wise Guys
March 31st, 2015
Hebrew Nation Morning Show
YES Board members were interviewed by Rollyn Betts on the Hebrew Nation Morning Show located in Salem, OR. You can listen to this podcast of the full interview to hear more of the conversation.
Hebrew Nation Morning Show
YES Board members were interviewed by Rollyn Betts on the Hebrew Nation Morning Show located in Salem, OR. You can listen to this podcast of the full interview to hear more of the conversation.
Homelessness Opportunity
March 10th, 2015
KATU News YES Board Members appeared on KATU for their work with housing opportunity day. Clare and Avital joined the 20,000 sock campaign by collecting socks at St. Mary's Academy for Oregon's homeless youth - the 20,000 youth at a greater risk for sex trafficking. They also spoke on the capitol steps to discuss the correlation between homelessness, sex trafficking, and mental illness. Watch a video of their live KATU morning segment and prepared evening interview here. |
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Awareness: Does It Make a
January 5th, 2015 Abolition Now
By Jenna Funkhouser Will hashtags save the world? Just before the 2015 Candlelight Vigil, Youth Ending Slavery was featured in an article discussing the impact that awareness can have. Read the full article here to discover a new appreciation for awareness in a world focused on action. |
Nighttime Vigil to Focus on
January 2015, Christian News
In advance of the 2015 Candlelight Vigil, YES and Abolition Now were highlighted for their anti-trafficking work. This short article was featured in the local Christian News. |
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Portland Youth Activists Take
November 13th, 2014 OregonLive
By Amy Wang The Youth Ending Slavery Board of Directors, invited to speak at the American SPCC's Youth Forum, were mentioned in an Oregonian article online. The YES Board spoke alongside some other inspiring youth groups who fight for underage immigrant rights, foster children rights, and teen depression and suicide services. Read the full article here. |
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2014 YES Walk Recap
September 23, 2014. Abolition Now
By YES Board of Directors This short write-up by the YES Board was featured on the organization and service networking site, Abolition Now. Read the full article here to learn more about the success and impact of the Walk. |
Interview at the 2014 Walk
September 23, 2014
By Cesar Augusto Herrera YES was lucky to be highlighted by a local freelance reporter who catalogs social justice issues. Herrera posts the events he attends on his Facebook and blog, "areuawake?" In the video at left, Avital Balwit gives a short interview cataloging the importance of the Walk and ending modern day slavery as the next generation. |
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Sex Trafficking in
February 3rd, 2014 PSU Vanguard
By Derek Sun Derek Sun, a writer for Vanguard, the Portland State University school paper mentioned YES in his article about sex trafficking throughout Portland. "By exploring YES’s website," writes Sun, "one can find concerts, speeches and other activities that YES plans that spread information about sex trafficking and how to stop it." The link to his full article is here. Article Illustration at left by Rachel Bentz. |
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Celebrating Kids Who CareDecember 2012 Issue, Metro Parent Magazine
By Anne Laufe Youth Ending Slavery was profiled as a group of influential teens, one out of five groups from the greater Portland metro area featured in this issue. Read the entire article here on page 8. |
Youth Ending Slavery on Bread and Roses
December 22, 2012, KBOO
Hosted by Delphine Cricenzo
Two Board Directors, Allison Nasson and Catherine Mattecheck, were interviewed on Bread and Roses; giving insight and facts about modern day slavery both globally and locally. Visit the official podcast link here.
Hosted by Delphine Cricenzo
Two Board Directors, Allison Nasson and Catherine Mattecheck, were interviewed on Bread and Roses; giving insight and facts about modern day slavery both globally and locally. Visit the official podcast link here.
Catholic Students Hear Realities of
December 2, 2012, The Oregonian
By Sara Hottman An article that spotlights Jesuit High School's Social Justice Summit where Portland area Catholic high school students learned about the truth of human trafficking. Keynote speakers included Chris Killmer from Immigration Counseling Services, Francisco Lopez from Causa Oregon and the Youth Ending Slavery Board of Directors. Read the full article here. |
YES Board Members speak with Chris Killmer.
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SMA Students Receive Grants
October 26, 2012, OregonLive
By Mindy Crouchley A short article that highlights the work of Youth Ending Slavery and the Poverty Awareness Day Committee from St. Mary's Academy. For their efforts, several students received a 250$ grant. Read more here. Pictured at left: Mariah Bruns, Allison Nasson, and Isabella Villareal |
SMA Students' Walk to End
October 12, 2012, OregonLive
By Mindy Crouchley An article written to recap the 2012 Walk to End Slavery. Features event income statistics and follow-up quotes from Allison Nasson. Read it here. |
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Teen Forms Group to Fight
October 3, 2012, The Oregonian
By Jillian Daley A great article featured on OregonLive with quotes from the Founding Board and St. Mary's Academy staff. Written just before the 2012 Walk to End Slavery, an informative article featuring an inspiring event. Read it here. |
Portland Teen Forms Youth Ending SlaverySeptember 28, 2012
KBOO Radio Station Allison Nasson, Youth Ending Slavery's founder was interviewed on KBOO radio about the 2012 Walk to End Slavery. |
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High School Spotlight
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September 28, 2012
KPTV Fox 12 News A short feature about the formation of Youth Ending Slavery that premiered on Portland's local Fox 12 station. Visit this link to watch the short promo. |
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