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Why We Give: From Two YES Institute Board Members

"YES Institute does that relentlessly in our communities.” Board members Barbara Gray and Dennis Edwards share why they give, and invite you to join them this Give Miami Day.

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Upcoming Courses & Workshops

Well-being in Times of Uncertainty
Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:00 am – 1:00 pm ET Delivered in person..

Why I Give: Patricia’s Story

When Patricia’s child came out as transgender, her family felt lost and scared. YES Institute helped them find their way. More than a decade later, she gives every year and invites you to join her.

Make an Impact for Give Miami Day

Give Miami Day giving is open November 14–19, 2026. Donate, fundraise as a Peer-to-Peer Champion, or run the Give Miami 5K to support YES Institute.

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Our unique approach moves people beyond debates over right and wrong so that they can work together, offering new possibilities for powerful partnerships that can...

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Impact / Difference — Impact / Difference

For 25 years, 95% of participants have rated YES Institute’s programs as “Worthwhile” and “Extremely Worthwhile” — yet our impact goes so much further than...

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Get Involved — Get Involved

Want to connect and get engaged? Please visit this page and find out more information about being a trained volunteer speaker, becoming a contributor, or being...

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