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At YES, we love feedback; it lets us know people care enough to tell us when we're on/off course and even ask how they can pitch in to help. And, of course, we're even happier when folks get inspired enough to explore creating something like YES with teens and young adults in their own communities. Here's a sampling. Let us hear from you!

2009
My grandson, Philip Benoit, was a happy and dedicated member of your YES program. He was excited beyond belief with the thought of opening his own business in the future with your guidance. As you know, an accident took Phil from us in January 2001. As his Grandfather, I would like to thank all of you for making his young life so happy and meaningful. You brightened his young life.

- Edmund Duprey, Chicopee, MA

Marty and I had a wonderful time meeting you and your staff. It was an honor and privilege for us! We came back to our jobs with renewed hope and lots of energy- THANK YOU! ... You and your staff have much to be proud of!

- Michelle Benoit, Small Business Manager, The Center of Hope, Southbridge, MA

"Your accomplishments are mind-blowing! Keep it up!

- Martha Montgomery, Architect, Williamstown, MA

"I work at Camp Wilmont Sweeney. Camp Sweeney is made up of Juvenile Delinquent young from the County that are ages 15 to 18 years of age. If you don't have a YES in our community, I would like to support your growth to our area."

- Dave Wilkins, Juvenile Institutional Officer, Alameda County Probation Department, San Leandro, CA

"Your work and group is so inspirational and I really appreciate you taking the time to talk to me about it. I'm just in the initial stages of developing a show about young entrepreneurs, but I'll let you know how the research goes."

- Joanne Getson, Production Assistant, Star Crossed Pictures, NY, NY

"It was great meeting you and learning about all the great things you are doing with kids in Orange."

- Don Siegel, therapist, Amherst, MA

"Hope you are well and that YES is thriving."

- Nancy Emond, Disability Services, UMASS, Amherst

"I am interested in doing odd jobs or starting an odd job sqad her in central Canada.... If you can give me any information on where to find the information I need I would appreciate it."

- Rosalee Daughton, Canada

2008
"I was very impressed with the YES program and have recently been talking it up in the Town of Winchester, NH.... I think that your organization's model could be very effective in Winchester and the surrounding communities in revitalizing local business and finding creative and engaging ways to keep local youth active in the community in a positive way.

- Natalie Shafiroff, Planner, Southwest Region Planning Commission, Keene, NH

YES is a pollinator, enabling, growing, and cross fertilizing leaders of a new and better American Dream and global citizens.

- Paul Lipke, Co-Founder, Sustainable Step New England, Boston, MA

"We are a group of young entrepreneurs from Asia Pacific. We would like to explore with you the possibility of affiliation with YES International to provide networking opportunities among our members. Our group right now is composed of YES Singapore, YES Malaysia, YES Philippines, and YES Vietnam. We envision to create a strong YES organization globally.

- Henry Ong, Chariman, Young Entrepreneur Society (YES) International, Singapore

2007
"Congratulations on an amazing project! I am a business woman with a love for teens (I have 5 living at my house) in a community where there is nothing for the kids to do. I am buying a large old building and would be interested in seeing if your program would be something that could be copied in our area."

- Dawn Vacek, Referred Preferred, Inc., Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY