Social Innovator Award

🎉 We’re honored to receive the Social Innovator Award from the Government of Canada! 🇨🇦

'Non-Profit of the Year' Nomination by RHBOT

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.

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

The Spark

News and Blog

Feeding Time

Feeding Time Step into the wild and put your engineering skills to the test! At this interactive STEM experience, children will explore the effects of

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Muddy Rhino

Muddy Rhino Grab your hats and sunglasses, park rangers! We’re heading out to explore breathtaking safaris and look after the rhinos! At this interactive STEM

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Dino Birthday Bash

DINO BIRTHDAY BASH When learning feels like play, children ignite a curiosity that lasts a lifetime… Come with us on a prehistoric adventure where kids

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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

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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.

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Celebrating Growth at the 2025 Women in Business YRES

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.

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