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YES Scholars
www.yesscholars.org
Director of Individual Giving & Special Events: Elizabeth Park
(310) 419-1845
Mission
YES identifies high-potential students from low-income communities in Los Angeles, New York City, and rural Appalachian North Carolina, and provides them with the long-term support, resources, and educational access required for success through high school, college, and career.
Begin to Build a Relationship
We know you care about where your money goes and how it is used. Connect with this organization’s leadership in order to begin to build this important relationship. Your email will be sent directly to this organization’s Director of Development and/or Executive Director.
YES gave me much more than financial support, it became my village. YES ensured I had access to what I needed to succeed, and shaped how I see the world. If I can help make sure other young people have that same village, I’m honored to give back.
Say “YES” to Opening Educational Access to All
• $5,000: Covers the cost of YES summer robotics, reading comprehension, and outdoor education programs for 10 middle school Scholars.
• $10,000: Covers SAT/ACT test prep costs for high school Scholars.
• $25,000: Supplies laptops for 25 college freshmen.
• $75,000: Supports one Scholar through their entire YES journey – 6th grade through high school, college, and career launch.
Key Supporters
Board of Directors:
Eric Eisner
Allen Shapiro
Drew Zager
Peter Benedek
Trisha Cardoso
Sara Hernandez
Blair Kohan
Sean MacPherson
Ann Philbin
Ramon Rodriguez
Peter Safran
Supporters:
Warner Bros. Discovery
The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation
The Ceres Foundation
Saban Family Foundation
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Camp Out for Kids
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
Dwight Stuart Youth Fund
ERK Foundation
Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation