Are You Ready for Some Foosball?
The roster for this year's tournament is filling up quickly, but a few spots remain to "play it forward" for the kids at YESS.
Below are just some of the event highlights you won't want to miss!
Team Spirit
Team names like "I Pity the Foos" and a variety of creative costumes help everyone get in the game and cheer on their team.
Tailgating Atmosphere
Food, drinks, and games will be available all day for players to enjoy, as well as live music by
Thad Phillips
in the evening.
Fast-Paced Game-play
Nothing beats the games in this bracket-style tournament, and our "game changers" add a whole new level to game-play
(like the ability to tie together the legs of the opposing team's goalie)
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The Gear
All players will be sporting the coveted YESS Sweatband, but the
best HFL swag goes to the winning team: The 2015 HFL Championship Trophy!
So what are you waiting for? Let's play!
Visit
YESSfoosball.org
to claim one of the last remaining spots in this year's bracket
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Thank You to Our Event Partners
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As summer comes to a close, kids throughout our community are returning to class, and the children at YESS are no different.
All children living in YESS' emergency shelter attend school - either in their local school district or in one of our on-site classrooms. In partnership with the Heartland AEA, these classes help children of all ages achieve educational success, despite the chaos and difficult circumstances in their lives.
While back to school season can be exciting, it can also be a time of transition and stress. New schedules, routines, and expectations add to everyone's busy life. If your family is looking for some support during this transitional time, the caring staff at YESS are here to help. Outpatient counseling, care coordination, and other support services can help your family achieve success this fall and throughout the year. Call 515-282-9377 to learn more.
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Sammons
Financial Group
Supports Shelter Expansion Project
Sammons Financial Group, a finance services company with local offices in West Des Moines, provided vital support to YESS' Shelter Expansion Project this summer. Their generous gift of $50,000 supports the 32 new bedrooms, dedicated therapy spaces, new classrooms, library, and other vital spaces in YESS' shelter expansion.
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Local Sammons Financial Group representatives present Julie Schneider, Chief Advancement Officer, and Stephen Quirk, Chief Executive Officer, with $50,000 for YESS' Shelter Expansion.
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SFG's mission is to make a difference in the communities where their employees live and work, and
YESS is so grateful for SFG's community spirit. They step up to serve on nonprofit boards, lend a helping hand in times of natural disasters, provide assistance to youth and senior citizens, and support fundraising efforts.
In doing so, it is their goal to bring hope, ease suffering, and make a difference in our community.
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Volunteers
have a lasting impact on the kids at YESS. You can show children at YESS that you care through a variety of opportunities:
Unit Mentor
Spend
1-2 hours per week playing games or sharing a special talent with youth living in shelter
Recreation Volunteer
Get active and have fun with kids during evening recreation time
Special Projects
Help maintain the overall appearance of the shelter or provide a special activity for the kids (great for groups!)
Donation Drive Volunteer
Organize and collect needed items for children living in shelter
Event Volunteer
Provide assistance during the Duck Derby, Human Foosball League, and a variety of community outreach events
Visit our volunteer page or e
mail
Jana
for more information about how you can be the difference in the life of a child.
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Want to join a fun team and make a difference in children's lives? Team YESS might be the place for you!
We are looking for caring professionals interested in supporting children during day-to-day shelter activities.
As a vital member of Team YESS, this position promotes kids' health and happiness during a tough time in their lives.
A variety of shifts are available. Visit our
employment page
for more details.
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