Youth Experience Support Fund (YES Fund)

Youth Experience Support Fund (YES Fund)

Geographic Scope: Bainbridge Island, Washington

Overview: The YES Fund provides financial assistance to young people who may not have the resources to meet basic needs, achieve academic success, or pursue extracurricular activities. Created in 2018 in response to identified gaps in services for youth who might "fall through the cracks."

Focus Areas:

Support for youth with limited access to services

Funding for positive youth experiences and activities

Basic needs assistance

Academic success support

Extracurricular activities including:

- Sports equipment
- Music lessons
- Dance lessons
- Swimming
- Skiing
- Registration fees

Technology and workspace improvements for online learning

Emergency needs (sleeping bags, electric blankets, etc.)

Funding History:

Initial donors contributed over $75,000 within four months of formation

Established as a three-year pilot program

Target Beneficiaries:

Elementary school students (ages K-5)

High school students (ages 9-12+)

Youth without access to basic resources

Underserved youth populations

Partner Organizations:

Bainbridge Schools Foundation

Bainbridge Youth Services

Helpline House

Bainbridge Island School District

Frog Rock (high school online forum for assistance)

Eligibility: Young people on Bainbridge Island who lack resources for basic needs, academic success, or extracurricular participation

Contact:

Email: info@bainbridgecf.org

Phone: 206.842.0433

Address: 299 Madison Ave. N, Suite B, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Elementary students: Contact Helpline House

High school students: Apply through Frog Rock online forum