Just in time for its 30th Anniversary, YES Institute is proud to announce the launch of its new Uplift Fund campaign, with an ambitious $1M fundraising goal. In addition we are celebrating on 02/28/2026, so please SAVE-the-DATE!

This dedicated fund will be used to support a full expansion of YES Institute’s critical programming into Broward and Palm Beach counties, including dedicated education and outreach staff in each county to support the youth and families in these counties at a time when YES Institute’s work is needed more than ever. This investment will help YES 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?: With a mission to prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development of all youth through powerful communication and education on gender, YES Institute is one of the only organizations focused on at-risk gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer youth in Florida that is 100% privately funded, without any State or Federal support. It is uniquely positioned to meet this moment as few organizations are.

Supporting the creation of the YES Institute 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.