FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YES Institute Celebrates 30 Years of Impact with “Luminous Voices, Limitless Futures: Celebrating 30 Years” Miami, FL — [08/29/2025] — YES Institute, a South Florida nonprofit dedicated to preventing suicide and ensuring the healthy development of youth… Learn More
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More Than 25 Years of Service
YES Institute began as a personal project in 1996 led by Connie Barden and Martha Fugate. Known then as Project YES, the two met with local South Florida community leaders and educators to understand what could be done to keep… Learn More
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Topgolf Tournament
Golf with a purpose! Join us for golf, brunch, and a great opportunity to support our work. Sponsorship packages at $750 and $500 include fun for groups of six, or $100 for individual tickets. Learn More & Register
Joseph Zolobczuk, MS Ed.
Joseph has served on staff with YES Institute for since 1996. As Executive Director of YES Institute, Joseph supports and guides an amazing team who leads continuing education courses for teachers, mental health therapists and medical professionals across South… Learn More
Visnia Scanio, BS
Visnia has served for more than 9 years in the foster care community working directly with children who have been abused and neglected. Her love for children and dedication to keeping all youth safe has brought her to YES Institute.… Learn More
Tim Wagoner
Executive Director of Administration Tim Wagoner is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over two decades of experience in organizational administration, technology integration, and community engagement. As the Executive Director of Administration at YES Institute, Tim has been instrumental in advancing… Learn More