Welcome friends and family! You are cordially invited to join me on May 6, from 6-7 PM, for YES's Invest in Youth virtual fundraiser, to celebrate the resilience of children, youth, and families struggling with mental health and substance use challenges AND to honor Mental Health Awareness Month. This organization means a great deal to me as I truly believe the problems YES tackles are those things we just don't want to talk about, but are very prevalent in our society: substance abuse, depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, suicide, teen parenting, youth violence, and the list goes on. I joined the YES Board of Trustees in 2011 and have been actively engaged since. If you can't make it to the virtual event, please consider making a donation here. Each and every donation will further the mission of YES (more info below), helping youth and families access mental health services, especially during these difficult times. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, Linda Reichenbach

Hi Friends! I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. As most of you know, I've been on the Board of YES for nearly 13 years now, and I see firsthand the difference they make in our kids lives and in our community. I'm inviting friends like you to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event!

Please join us this Thursday, May 6, from 6 - 7 pm PDT, for YES's Invest in Youth virtual fundraiser, to celebrate the resilience of children, youth, and families struggling with mental health and substance use challenges AND to honor Mental Health Awareness Month. This organization means a great deal to us as we truly believe the problems YES tackles are those challenges that are uncomfortable to talk about, but are very prevalent in our own community: substance abuse, depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, suicide, teen parenting, youth violence, and the list goes on. I joined the YES Board of Trustees in February and began my work on the Board Development Committee helping on the strategic priority of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity In advance of our virtual event, please consider making a donation today. Each and every donation will further the mission of YES (more info below), helping youth and families access mental health services, especially during these difficult times. Thanks in advance! Jonathan & Stacie

Hi friends and family! You are invited to join me virtually on May 6, from 6-7pm, for YES's Invest in Youth virtual fundraiser, to celebrate the resilience of children, youth, and families struggling with mental health and substance use challenges AND to honor Mental Health Awareness Month. I have had the honor of working at YES for almost two years and have seen first-hand the toll that mental health and substance use challenges can take on youth and their families, especially when they go untreated. When you add in the COVID pandemic, many of these challenges have just been exacerbated. YES has seen an increase in isolation, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, stress, and difficult family situations. That is why your support is critical now more than ever. How you can help: Please go to www.youtheastsideservices.org/investinyouth and register for YES's annual Invest in Youth virtual event. Please donate to my page and help me reach my personal goal of raising $2,500. Gifts of any size are a huge help! This will not only help me reach my goal, but help YES successfully reach it's event goal of $800,000. YES is committed to making it's services accessible, regardless of someone's ability to pay, so your donation can truly be a lifesaver. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Sincerely. -Becca Holbrook

Dear Friends and Family, please join me on May 6 from 6-7 PM (pacific time), for YES's Invest in Youth Virtual event to celebrate the resilience of children, youth and families struggling with mental health and substance abuse challenges and to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. I would be honored for you to join the virtual event, but if you can't make it, please consider making a donation today. Every donation will further the mission of YES of helping youth and families access mental health services, especially during these difficult times. I am a board member of Youth Eastside Services and am passionate about YES and their mission. I'm inviting you to support my fundraising efforts because investing in the strength of our young people is so important to me. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Every gift makes a difference! Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Welcome friends and family! Please join me for a special event on Thursday, May 6, from 6-7 PM (PST). It's YES's Invest in Youth virtual fundraiser which celebrates the resilience of children, youth, and families struggling with mental health and substance use challenges AND to honor Mental Health Awareness Month. You can learn more about the event, and register by clicking on the link underneath my name. YES means a great deal to me. In fact, I've been serving on the board for nearly 13 years. I wish I had access to some place like YES when I was growing up. Making sure those in our community know about and have access to YES' services is my passion. YES tackles the things we just don't want to talk about but are very prevalent in our society: substance abuse, depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, suicide, teen parenting, youth violence, and the list goes on. If you can't make it to the virtual event, please consider making a donation here. Each and every donation will further the mission of YES, helping youth and families access mental health services, especially during these difficult times. Thanks in advance for your consideration. With gratitude, Jennie Rush l event!

Hi Friends and Family who have joined me in the past to help support Youth Eastside Services or better known as YES. Due to Covid-19, we are once again going virtual with our 2021 fundraising efforts which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Since we can't get together personally in support of YES , we are trying something a little different this year. I’m asking you to make a donation on my personal campaign page (GIVE2YOUTH/SandyTorrey) for this event. Since my personal donation has already been made towards the Champions for Youth Giving Circle, all donations of $500 or more will be matched dollar for dollar. Of course, a gift of any size will be greatly appreciated. Please consider making a contribution today. Then, don't forget to register by clicking on the following link and join us on Thursday, May 6th at 7-8 pm, for the Invest in Youth Virtual event! Help us reach our $800,000 goal for this year. Thank you for your consideration - Sandy

Dear Friends (including friends of friends) & Family, Covid-19 has changed all of our lives this past year. If you haven’t felt its impact on your own mental health (I know I have), or seen the effect on the mental health of others in your life, please know it has been profound and significant for many. More concerning is the deep impact we have seen on children, teens and their families. This is my invitation ASKING you to be part of taking action to assure that Youth Eastside Services (YES) remains strongly positioned now, and as life returns to a new version of normal, to provide the critical support for youth and families that can literally can be lifesaving. I have two simple asks. One – please go to www.youtheastsideservices.org/investinyouth and register for our annual Invest in Youth virtual event (May 6th 6-7 pm). I really want you there. Two – please donate via this page to help me reach my personal goal of $6,000. All amounts help. This in turn will help YES successfully reach the event goal of $800,000. Compared to in-person events, virtual events have a harder time raising the same level of funds, yet it is more critical than ever this year for us to meet, or better yet exceed, our goal. Your support will empower us to continue to serve all regardless of ability to pay. If you have been a supporter at past events, please consider giving at the same or possibly at an increased level. If you wish to support YES in other ways not available on this site (check, stocks, donor advised funds), please feel free to reach out to me using my contact information below. I’ve personally kicked off the fundraising on my page with a $1,000 donation (as well as supporting YES’ impact through the Champions for Youth Giving Circle - Youth Eastside Services). Granted I’m now the YES CEO, but my charitable giving is not driven by that. I donate to organizations that are effective, impactful and smart in the use of resources bettering the lives of the most vulnerable in our shared community. YES is exactly that for our young people and their families. Thank you for your support and taking action today. If you have any questions please call/text (206/962-9355) or email me (davidd@youtheastsideservices.org). With Gratitude, -David

Hi friends and family, I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I have served on the Board of YES for years and am passionate about their mission to be a lifeline for kids and families coping with challenges such as emotional distress, substance abuse and violence. I'm inviting friends like you to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is important to me. During this year of social isolation, children and teens in our community are suffering. Our financial support now is more critical than ever to allow children to get the mental health care they need. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event!

Greetings! As I have for the past 10 years, I’m participating in raising funds for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends and family like you to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event! Thanks much! Diane

Hi Friends! I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends like you to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event!

Welcome Friends and Family! I have been involved with Youth Eastside Services (YES) for the past few years and am very passionate about their mission. A little over a year ago, I joined the Board of Directors and it has become even more apparent how critical YES’s work is and the continued impact they have on our community. YES serves as a lifeline for kids and families in our community coping with challenges such as emotional distress, substance abuse, violence, and other mental health issues. During the last year, these challenges have only grown, and our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. I would like to invite you to attend YES’s Invest in Youth Virtual event on Thursday, May 6th at 6pm PT. Please follow the link to register. I wish we could meet in person, but hopefully next year that will be possible! The event will feature incredible stories from our youth clients, a reflection on the challenges facing our community from CEO David Downing, and an inspirational message from keynote speaker Mike Veny. Mike Veny is a leading mental health speaker who shares personal experience to help others and transform the stigma of people struggling with mental challenges. Also, please join me and make a donation today. The funds raised are critical to sustain YES to ensure that all children, youth and families have access to mental health services regardless of their ability to pay. A gift of any amount will help. Thank you so much for your support. Cortny

Dear Friends, I hope you will join me on a very special day, Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, for the annual YES Invest in Youth Virtual Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. If you know me, you know I am deeply passionate about Youth Eastside Services and the work they do! I was fortunate enough to join the YES Board of Trustees this year. The event brings together community supporters, civic and business leaders with a passion for helping young people and their families, featuring enlightening and moving stories from YES youth clients, along with celebrated keynote speaker and mental health advocate, Mike Veny. I support YES because they do amazing work with our youth on the Eastside. I only wish I would have had somewhere like YES to turn to when I was young. While there is no cost to register for the event, please consider making a contribution today to support children, youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you are making by tuning in. Everyone is in different places in their lives, so Of course, a gift of any size will be greatly appreciated. Donations of $500 or more will be matched dollar for dollar because of the collective contributions from YES’ Champions for Youth Giving Circle members, which I am a member of. Please register to join me! Invest in Youth Virtual event! Thanks in advance, Carmen Invest in Youth Virtual event!

Hi Friends! I’m participating as a fundraiser and Board member for Youth Eastside Services (YES) and this year, due to the COVI-19 pandemic, we are unable to host our annual breakfast fundraising event. Instead, we will host a virtual fundraiser: The Invest in Youth Event, which benefits young people of any age up to 22 and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends like you to support the fundraising page because investing in the the mental health and well being of our young people is important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference! With your donation, YES can reach and help, children recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Make sure on Thursday, May 6th, you come see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event!

Hi Friends! I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends like you to support YES because investing in the strength of our young people is very important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference for families and youth in our community. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, you can see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event! Thank you!

Hi Friends! I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends like you to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event!

Hi Friends! I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends like you to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event!

Hi Friends! I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. I also hope you will attend the Invest in Youth Virtual event on Thursday May 6th!

Hi Friends! I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends like you to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event!

Hi friends, I have been involved with YES over the last few years and it is both humbling and inspiring to see the work they do to help children and families overcome mental health challenges. Join me to celebrate the work of YES at their Invest in Youth event on May 6th, 6-7pm PST, register at Invest in Youth Virtual event! If you would like to make a donation to this deserving organization, you can do so on this page. With heartfelt gratitude, -Alpa

Hi Friends and family! I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting you to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is incredibly important to me. My family has been personally affected by depression and suicide, and I never want other children, adolescents or families to have to go through similar trauma. I consider it my life mission to help support and protect children and adolescents in our community. Even the smallest gift makes a big difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event!

Hi Friends! I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends like you to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event!

Hi Friends! I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends like you to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event!

Hello Everyone, I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual Youth Eastside Services (YES) Invest in Youth event on May 6th benefitting children, youth and families. As most of you know, I have the privilege of working for YES in the capacity of Executive Assistant. This means so much to me because although not a clinician myself, I feel deeply connected to the need for, and benefits of, the types of mental health, substance use, and outreach services YES provides. In my role, I see firsthand the strong commitment to high quality evidence-based services and fiscal responsibility YES embraces. I value the fact that at YES no child or family is ever turned away due to an inability to pay. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Every gift makes a difference, and will help me reach my fundraising goal. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event! Thank you so much!

Hi Friends! I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends like you to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event!

Hi Friends! Many of you know that I have supported YES for years, and many of you have joined me in that support! Once again, I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends like you to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is important to me. So many of our children have been home and suffering, especially throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event! My sincere thanks!

Hi Friends! As you may know, I am currently the President of the Board of Trustees of Youth Eastside Services, and I have served on the Board since 2013. I’m once again participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends to support my fundraising efforts because investing in our youth is very important to me. Throughout this past year, kids in our community have faced incredibly challenging times and our community needs our support now more than ever. YES creates hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. And, all donations $500 and above will be matched by our Champions Matching Pool, of which my family's foundation is a part. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today. Then, register for the Invest in Youth Virtual event on Thursday, May 6th, and see the impact we’re making!

As you know I have retired as CEO of Youth Eastside Services but I still care greatly about what the organization is doing to help young kids, teens and families succeed. Since retiring I've been spending a lot of time with my new granddaughter, Kaia. She reminds me how important it is to support our kids and their future. Its an especially hard time right now for so many young people and they need our help. I am asking you to join me in participating in the fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends and family like you to support my fundraising page because investing in the strength of our young people is important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event!

Hi friends and family! I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends like you to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event!

Hi Friends! I’m participating as a fundraiser for the annual YES Invest in Youth Event, which benefits children and youth ages birth to 22, and their families, struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. I'm inviting friends like you to support my fundraising page because investing in the superpower strength of our young people is important to me. Throughout these challenging times, our community needs our support more than ever. Together, we have a significant opportunity to create hope for those who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, drug use, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Every gift makes a difference and will help me reach my fundraising goal. With your donation, children and youth can recover, heal, and thrive. Please consider making a contribution today to support children youth and families. Then, on Thursday, May 6th, see the impact you’re making by tuning in for the Invest in Youth Virtual event!