About YES

Who we are:
The YES Foundation of White Center exists to address the social, economic, educational, physical, and spiritual needs of youth in the White Center area. By developing programs and partnering with other organizations, we provide kids with positive role models and powerful life experiences to encourage their hope and vision for the future.

Who we SERVE:
The YES Foundation serves the children, youth and young adults in the White Center community.

What we DO:

• College Scholarships: We are committed to supporting and encouraging students in their academic pursuits. Each year, the YES Foundation offers scholarship awards, which recognize, academic achievement, community service and leadership potential.

• Christmas in June: As if summer isn’t good news all by itself, Christmas in June is an athletic equipment drive that ensures every child in our target schools will receive a brand new toy, game or ball and an encouragement to be active and stay safe over summer vacation.

• Jack Thompson Sports Camps & Clinics: Through our partnership with Run to Win, we offer summer sports camps & clinics to young athletes who are anxious to learn the skills and fundamentals in a variety of sports including tennis, football, soccer, basketball and volleyball.

• Hiking and Backpacking: White Center youth experience the outdoors with professional trained guides who are adventure minded and passionate to share the outdoors with young people.

• Upper Room Studio: Young people have an opportunity to explore their talents, passion and interests in music, sound and video production while becoming proficient in recording and media software and equipment.

NEW Programs for 2009:

• The Major Taylor Project: In partnership with Cascade Bicycle Club, we have launched the Major Taylor Project, a bike club offered to White Center youth. In addition to teaching kids about bike safety and bike maintenance, the Major Taylor Project will provide our young friends with unique opportunities to experience their community and different areas of Seattle on bikes, while having fun with their leaders and their friends.

Executive Director:

Pat Thompson

Board Members:

Dale Mar

Lina Thompson

Renee Kosted

Joyce Lowery

Anna Sripranaratanakul

Advisory Board Members:

Steve Bury

Jack Thompson

Meghan Bedell

Travis Brown