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Supporters
For 50 years, co-ops and credit unions have generously supported The Youth Excellence Society's programs. Each of the co-operative organizations listed below has contributed much needed resources to facilitate the inclusion of young people in the co-op and credit union movement:
Alberni District Co-operative Association, Ashcroft Rotary Club, Beem Credit Union, City Gate Housing Co-op, Co-operative Housing Federation of BC, Co-operators, Coastal Community Credit Union, Community Savings Credit Union, Desert Sands Community School, Dundee Court Housing Co-operative, First Credit Union, Fort St. John Co-operative Assoc., GVC Credit Union, Hornby Island Co-op, Kootenay Savings Credit Union, Laura Jamieson Housing Co-op, Marine Court Housing Co-op, Mid Island Consumer Services Cooperative, Nelson and District Credit Union, Northern Savings Credit Union, Otter Farm & Home Co-operative, Peninsula Co-op, Port Coquitlam Lions Club, Revelstoke Credit Union, Squamish Savings Credit Union, StellerVista Credit Union, Summerland & District Credit Union, Sunshine Coast Kidsport Chapter, Tofino Consumers Co-operative Assoc., Tyee Co-op, Ucluelet Consumers Co-operative Assoc, Vancity Credit Union, Wachiay Friendship Centre, Whistler Community Services, Williams Lake & District Credit Union
In 2024, more than 50% of our participants received either full or partial sponsorship to attend The YES summer camp programs- thank you to our co-op and credit union supporters!
"I have had the most wonderful and incredible time, and I am so incredibly grateful for everything I have learned, and that I had the opportunity to attend this camp that has forever changed my life.”
-Emily, Roots B 2019, from South Surrey, BC
"As always the Rossland kids return changed, possessing a more positive outlook, more self assured and confident and determined to contribute to the community. Thanks for all you do with them."
-Gordon, Nelson & District Credit Union
The YES is grateful to have received funding and donations from the following organizations in 2022 for in-person and virtual programming:
Kootenay Savings Credit Union
Otter Farm and Home Co-op
Co-operators Insurance and Financial Services
Nelson & District Credit Union
Coastal Community Credit Union
Peninsula Co-op
North Peace Savings Credit Union
Williams Lake & District Credit Union
Co-operative Housing Federation of BC
Northern Savings Credit Union
DeCosmos Village Housing Co-op
Salmon Arm Savings Credit Union
Revelstoke Credit Union
Sunshine Coast Credit Union
Community Savings Credit Union
Hornby Island Co-op
Vancity Savings Credit Union
Greater Vancouver Community Credit Union
Four Rivers Co-op
Ladysmith & District Credit Union
First Credit Union
Marine Court Housing Co-op
In addition, we thank the following supporters for their contributions to The YES for our school programs, including workshop tours, student government retreats, and Change it Up programs:
Beeta International Education Group, Claremont Secondary School, Merritt Secondary School,
Northern Savings Credit Union, Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School, St. Michael's University School, Vancouver District Students' Council, The Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS)
If you're interested in becoming a supporter of The YES programs, please contact us for more information. We also welcome tax-deductible donations. Thank you for your support!
