At a Glance

Date

September 20, 2026

Format

Morning walk

Who

Families, businesses and advocates

Supports

Youth in Crisis, Edmonton

Last Year’s Impact

Together, we showed up for Edmonton’s youth.

In 2025, our first Walk for YESS brought the community together — and the results speak for themselves.

247

Supporters showed up to walk

$69 k

Fund raised for youth in crisis

21%

More youth served by YESS in 2024–2025 than the previous year.

37%

Were accessing YESS for the first time

How to participate

1
Register and walk
Sign up on Raisely, create your personal fundraising page, and join us on September 20.
2
Fundraise
Set a fundraising goal and share your page.
3
Donate to a walker
Can't join us for the walk? Show your support by donating to a registered participant or to the overall walk.
4
Buy a 50/50 ticket
But ticket here
Why walk

Your steps fund real change.

YESS has been walking beside Edmonton's most vulnerable youth for over 45 years. Every dollar raised through the Walk goes directly to programs that provide shelter, food, safety, and support to youth experiencing homelessness and crisis.

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700+

Young people supported by YESS every year

45+

Years supporting Edmonton's youth since 1981.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Join us on September 20, 2026.

Register, fundraise, or donate — every action counts.
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