9.1 linear feet (in 7 boxes), 58.8 GB (online)

Arranged into 5 series: 1. Administrative Files; 2. Affiliates and Partnerships; 3. Events; 4. Programs; 5. Publications.

The YES Foundation is a non-profit organization formed in 1992 by Julia T. Richie, a former business owner, accountant and University of Michigan-Dearborn alum. The foundation was created to empower children and young adults through the implementation, support, resources, and opportunities in employment, education, and enrichment. The record group also comprises of materials related to various YES Foundation programs including background information, program curriculum, students (cohorts), and program director files for the YES for PREP program. The collection subsequently contains publications created by the YES Foundation, photographs, and digital components.

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