Just in time for its 30th Anniversary, YES Institute is proud to announce the launch of its new Uplift Fund, with an ambitious $1M fundraising goal. The anniversary is on February 26, 2026. This fund will support YES Institute’s expansion into Broward and Palm Beach counties, providing education and outreach staff to support local youth and families when it’s needed most. This investment will help YES Institute scale its impact and ensure that this important work can continue for the next thirty years here in South Florida and beyond.
Why invest in YES institute?: With a mission to prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development of all youth through powerful communication and education on orientation and gender, YES Institute is one of the only organizations focused on at-risk gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth in Florida that is 100% privately funded, with no state or federal support. It is uniquely positioned to meet this moment as few organizations are.
We are excited to be “Celebrating the past 30, and creating the next 30!“
SAVE the DATE – February 28, 2026, and be ready to dine and dance
on the Biscayne Lady Private Yacht!
February 28, 2026
Supporting the Uplift Fund is a way to ensure that your dollars go the furthest in creating a positive future for all youth in South Florida at a time when they need it the most. Please join us today.