Youth Employment Service

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"Thanks again for all that you do. I certainly appreciate all the opportunities offered by YES and think the organization is such a wonderful resource and training tool for our area youth."

-- Diane, PARENT

Events

Fundraising events and activities provide a significant portion of the funding that keeps Youth Employment Service alive and well. Of these events, the annual Roman Feast is the best known. Our Annual Roman Feast & Charity Auction is always a great success. Each year, more than 300 friends enjoy fantastic food and wine, bid on live and silent auction items, and raise significant funds for YES programs that serve our youth.

Our past Roman Feast honorees include:

2009: Robert Dees
2008: Ivan Calderon, Marco Calderon and Wing Lam
2007: Dr. Iman Bar, Bruce & Lynn Fetter, Bill & Margo Bowers and Ruth Reynolds
2006: Ronald B. Linsky and the National Water Research Institute
2005: Susan Samueli
2004: Joan Irvine Smith
2003: C.J. Segerstrom & Sons, Henry Segerstrom
2002: Dr. Gwyn Parry
2001: The Beek, Teller and Tozer Families
2000: Honorable Evelyn Hart and Honorable Arlene Schafer
1999: Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce and Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce
1998: Jim Woods and Gwen Watson
1997: City of Costa Mesa and City of Newport Beach
1996: Local Olympians 1932 - 1996
1995: Dr. Mac Bernd
1994: Hugh Hewitt
1993: Judge Joseph A. Wapner
1991, 1989, 1987: County Supervisor Thomas Riley and Mrs. Emma Jane Riley
1988: State Senator Marian Bergeson
1990, 1986: YES Youth

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