Our Mission
Bringing a culture of peace, non-violence and belongingness to schools by giving every student access to a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy lifestyle. The effects of students practicing these healthy strategies is a safe and positive learning climate, improved student behavior, increased academic performance, greater connectedness with parents, teachers and peers, and a sense of belongingness on school campus.
Our Vision
To positively impact the school climate, culture and safety of schools over five years in terms of student grades, graduation rates, attendance, behavior referrals and suspensions.
YES! has seen a huge success rate in terms of overall development including academic and inter-personal development of children in schools where this program has been implemented. To quote just one of the many success stories - At the Walt Disney Magnet school the student suspension rate reduced from 280 suspensions per year to just 70, within one year of implementation of the program. Statistics and real experiences quoted by YES! students are constantly motivating schools to invite YES! at their campus.
Below is a video with testimonials from the program in 2010
Clearly the demand for YES! program is much more than the resources available to the team to address it. For fall 2011, there is a waiting list of schools that are ready to implement the YES! program with a projected reach of more than 18,000 students by the end of the school year. YES! will continue to grow only if we are able to provide the teachers and administrative infrastructure necessary to sustain such growth.
How can you help?
To galvanize support, the team is organizing a fundraiser event at
The Cliff Dwellers,
200 South Michigan Ave, Chicago
Friday, 16th Sept, 2011
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The event will also feature performance from a stand-up comedian. Your participation and contribution at this event will not only make a huge difference in the lives of these children and create awareness about this program; it will also inspihttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifre teachers and volunteers who are working hard to support this important cause.
To purchase tickets for the YES! For Schools Chicago fundraiser please visit
www.yesforschools.com
Thank you for all your help
Chicago Yes Team
Highlights of 2009 - 2010
Download our Annual Report
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