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Youth Encouragement Services (YES) strives to enrich the lives of children in inner city Nashville by encouraging them to reach their full potential. Through daily programs such as tutoring, summer camp, a basketball league, job skills training, and other recreational and cultural activities, low-income children are given a positive alternative to the streets and opportunities for a bright future.

LaShonda

Meet LaShonda

Hi! My name is LaShonda. I am in the 8th grade, and I like to hang out with my friends.

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January 242012

Eat Pizza—Help Children!

On Saturday, Feb. 4, you can take this flyer to the California Pizza Kitchen in Green Hills. Enjoy your favorite pizza there and 20%…

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January 202012

Reading Buddies Volunteers

Do you enjoy working with children?  Are you looking for a way to volunteer in the community this summer?  Then, the Reading…

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December 192011

A Very Merry Christmas

If you missed our 2011 Christmas Store, you certainly missed a treat! The event was a huge success for our YES families!! The smiles,…

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