Planned Giving

This article was originally published in the 2021 Planned Giving Newsletter. Charitable giving is a deeply rewarding experience that benefits our communities and the causes that are dear to us.…

This article was originally published as part of the 2021 Planned Giving Newsletter. It has been updated for the 2023 edition. A will is one of the most profound and consequential documents that…

Marsha Manolescu was an amazing mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She was a seasoned lawyer, faithful friend, and dedicated supporter of YESS. We are delighted and so blessed by Marsha’s…

One of life’s greatest treasures is the friendships that develop when paths cross. How fortunate is the person who can draw from a trove of rich and valued memories to rightly express the essence…

“One day on my way from the Armoury to our Whyte Avenue location I saw one of our youth waiting at a bus stop. They were showered, in fresh clothes, listening to music while waiting for the bus,…

“Each of my brothers and sisters lived very interesting lives.” As the youngest and the last of 11 Zdunich siblings, Hilda O’Neill cherishes countless beautiful memories of growing up in a large…

from an anonymous YESS donor There are so many worthy causes accomplishing really wonderful things in the community. By following my own charitable compass, several have caught my attention over…

by Leslie McBain First, I must tell you that my beautiful only child Jordan McBain Miller died at age 25 from an accidental prescription drug overdose. He did not die of the tragic epidemic of…

Written by Simran Arora, Wealth Advisor | Portfolio Manager For many families, true wealth is more than financial success. It is about the ability to make a positive impact on the people,…