Being a kid in today’s world is not easy. Just ask the experts—kids. There are more distractions and more demands on young peoples’ lives than ever before. And while it may be true that being a kid has never been altogether easy, what sets apart today’s crop of young people from past generations...
The YES After School Art Program at Westwood Village and Swisshelm Village had us working in 3-dimensional design this week. With blue skies on the horizon our heads were in the clouds with our colorful hot air balloons and airplanes. This week’s project put into practice many developing skills....
Initiative Foundation Article: “Each of these community leaders shares a couple of key traits,” said Matt Varilek, president of the Initiative Foundation. First, they’re great at building relationships and connecting members of their networks who have potential for fruitful collaboration. And...
Watch and learn about the inspiration for a local couple and the impactful grants they’re able to award through their Initiative Foundation-hosted donor-advised...
The Yes Network, which received $25,000 through the same program, will collaborate with teaching artists to create art experiences for children and teens in 14 local, low-income neighborhoods. Read the article
September 25, 2018 By: Tina Mortimer Since the Yes Network opened its doors to the St. Cloud community a few years ago, its programming has evolved from a strict focus on food to a much broader focus on food as it relates to children and families’ health and wellness. Ruth Weichman, cofounder and...
Challenge kids…I promise they’ll surprise you. (Monday fun: this was there final challenge of the day. They blew through everything we challenged them with. The teamwork and perseverance was truly amazing to watch. 2 beach balls. All ages. One goal) Pps they aren’t really going...
How do you get kids to try new things when it comes to eating? Sometimes its just this simple.
Was a busy week at the YES Network with the summer program coming to an end and the launch of a new integrated social media communications campaign. YES Network provides over 60,000 meals Aug 26, 2016 Future teachers benefit by serving YES Network The YES Network is a great program for future...
Friday, August 26, 2016Saint Cloud, Minnesota USAThe YES Network recently completed its Summer 2016 program in the greater St. Cloud, Minnesota area. This summer the network provided over 60,000 meals to kids living in poverty. In addition to breakfast and lunch meal services, the YES...