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Social Innovator Award

We’re happy to announce YRES is a finalist for the Richmond Hill Board of Trade Non Profit of the Year Award!
CEO of Volunteer Canada: Dr. Megan Conway

Dr. Megan Conway, on behalf of the entire Volunteer Canada, expresses a heartfelt Thank You to all the volunteers at YRES.
Markham City Mayor: Frank Scarpitti

Mayor Frank Scarpitti thanks our volunteers and our volunteer supervisor Dorothy for their hard work and contribution to programs across the York Region.
Richmond Hill Mayor: David West

Mayor David West thanks our volunteers and counsellors for their contribution to programs across the York Region.
Newmarket Councillor: Christina Bisanz

Christina Bisanz recognizes and congratulates YRES, our leadership team, and our volunteers for contributions across York Region.

We’re partnering with school boards, libraries, and educational companies across York Region to provide you with access to the best programs possible. We offer a variety of classes for students, adults, and seniors.

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YRES' projects have been made possible [in part] by the Government of Canada.

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YRES Santa Parade

YRES Santa Parade

YRES at 2025 Santa Parade We were truly honoured to attend the 2025 Business Excellence Awards Gala, hosted by the Markham Board of Trade, and to be recognized once again as a Finalist in Community Relations & Cultural Enrichment—for the second year in a row. At the heart of this celebration were our 14 incredible […]

2025 Business Excellence Awards Gala

2025 Business Excellence Awards Gala

YRES had the opportunity to attend the Business Excellence Awards Gala 2025, and to be recognized once again as a Finalist in Community Relations & Cultural Enrichment—for the second year in a row.

York Region Educational Services was honoured to attend the 2025 Women in Business Garden of Growth Women’s Symposium, hosted by the Richmond Hill Board of Trade. It was an inspiring day filled with meaningful conversations about growth, leadership, and the journeys that shape women in business.

YRES x Unionville H.S Leaders of Tomorrow

YRES x Unionville H.S Leaders of Tomorrow

Leader of Tomorrow (LoT) Program – High School Expansion We’re excited to share the incredible growth of the Leader of Tomorrow (LoT) program as we reach a major milestone in 2025! Originally designed to provide free, essential public speaking skills to students in Grades 4 and 5, LoT has already impacted over 500 students across […]

YRES at the Canadian EdTech Summit 2025

YRES at the Canadian EdTech Summit 2025

YRES had the opportunity to attend the Canadian EdTech Summit 2025, an inspiring event that brought together over 200 educational leaders to discuss the future of education, AI, and innovation. We look forward to building partnerships that support local growth and empower communities across Canada.

YRES at Markham Mayor’s Luncheon 2025

YRES at Markham Mayor’s Luncheon 2025

We are delighted to share that YRES joined the Mayor’s Business Address & Luncheon 2025. This signature annual event brought together over 500 business and community leaders to network, exchange ideas, and hear from Mayor Frank Scarpitti about the exciting vision for Markham’s future.

Women’s Networking Luncheon

Women’s Networking Luncheon

We were glad that our team had the opportunity to connect with many inspiring women at the Women’s Networking Luncheon. We met successful women who shared their personal journeys, as well as entrepreneurs who started their small businesses from scratch. It was wonderful to connect with them, learn from their experiences, and show our support for their work.