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Attention class of 2026! It’s time to apply for the annual Y.E.S. scholarship! Due Date: April 1, 2026. Apply Online: https://tinyurl.com/yzk67wjj I’m so excited to share that we have been approached by Mary Potienko from the Detective Potienko Memorial Foundation to fund this year’s scholarships. Mrs. Potienko is a teacher at TR Elementary and sees all of the great things our volunteers are doing to help at the school and would like her late husband’s memorial fund help our

Advisory Board Meeting Minutes November 10, 2025      6:00 – 8:00 pm Present Board Members: Audri, Cole D, Giada D, Maddie R, Maddy P Staff: Alicia & Jessie 1.      New Volunteer Orientation Mon Nov 10, 6:00 pm – Audri & Cole 2.      Team Building Activity 3.      AB & Staff Spotlight (see end of minutes ) 4.      Shirt Sales Reminder – If you’d like a long sleeve t-shirt ($12) or hoodie ($20), money is due Nov 19!  You can pay over the phone or online at www.CheektowagaYES.o

WANT TO EARN SOME EXTRA SPENDING MONEY? The Cheektowaga Senior Center has reached out to us and asked if any Y.E.S. volunteers would be interested in getting paid to do odd jobs. You could be helping with shoveling snow, raking leaves, or light housework.     If interested, please download and complete the form and return to the Y.E.S. office or by email - CheektowagaYES@tocny.org .  Y.E.S. will share your contact information with the Senior Center and as jobs come up, you'll

Buy a Long Sleeve T-shirt online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cheektowagarec/activity/search/detail/7274?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true Buy a Hoodie online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cheektowagarec/activity/search/detail/7273?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

We’re looking for dedicated volunteers who would like to take their Y.E.S. commitment to the next level! AB members responsibilities include:  Meeting monthly to help with program planning (ie. providing ideas for activity themes, workshops, etc.) Mentoring new volunteers by introducing them to the group and pairing up with them at activities Attending orientation and presenting a portion of the session and sharing their Y.E.S. experiences Participating in exclusive AB-only a

Mark your calendar - Friday Aug 22 - 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Cheektowaga Youth Engaged in Service (Y.E.S.) Scholarship Fundraiser Salsarita's,...

Advisory Board Meeting Minutes July 28, 2025    6:00 – 8:00 pm Present Board Members: Cole D, Giada D, Audri M, Maddie R, Maddy P Staff:...

Advisory Board Meeting Minutes May 12, 2025   6:00 – 8:00 pm Present Board Members: Cole D, Giada D, Audri M, Maddie R, Maddy P Staff:...

The amount of volunteers that we have in the program and the amount of activities each person wants to sign up for is insane! I cannot...

Advisory Board Meeting Minutes April 7, 2025     6:00 – 8:00 pm Attendance – Board Members: Cole D, Giada D, Audri M, Maddie R, Maddy P...

Advisory Board Meeting March 3, 2025  6:45 – 8:00 pm Attendance – Board Members: Cole D, Giada D, Audri M, Maddie R, Maddy P Staff:...

Advisory Board Meeting February 10, 2025             6:45 – 8:00 pm Attendance – Board Members: Cole D, Giada D, Audri M, Maddie R Staff:...

Advisory Board Meeting January 6, 20256:45 – 8:00 pm Attendance – Cole D, Giada D, Audri M, Maddy P, Maddie R, Alicia 1.     ...

Introducing the Y.E.S. Advisory Board! We’re looking for dedicated volunteers who would like to take their commitment to Y.E.S. to the...

Each year, the Cheektowaga Youth Engaged in Service (Y.E.S.) program selects two graduating seniors to receive a $500 scholarship to...

The Y.E.S. program provides volunteer opportunities for teens who want to take an active role in the community, make new friends and gain...

Each week, we'll feature a different Y.E.S. team member so you can get to know us a little bit better! Name: Alicia H. High...

This Thanksgiving, we’ll be hosting a canned Food Drive through November 20. If you’d like to make a contribution, please bring your...

At the town board meeting on Tuesday, July 12, the Cheektowaga Youth Foundation presented the Cheektowaga Y.E.S. (Youth Engaged in...

If you weren’t able to join us for this week’s Resume Writing and Job Interview Skills Workshop, we wanted to share the resources with...