This year’s YES to YOUTH gala theme, Ever After, is more than a celebration; it is a promise of hope, healing, and brighter futures. It is a reminder that every young person deserves the opportunity to imagine an Ever After filled with safety, stability, and possibility.

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In honor of two extraordinary women whose dedication to YES to YOUTH has helped shape that vision, we are proud to introduce The Sylvia Caracio and Jacque Everson Legacy Fund.

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Named for our 2026 Lifetime Legacy Honorees, this new legacy giving opportunity celebrates Sylvia and Jacque’s enduring commitment to ensuring that youth and families have the support they need to build brighter futures. Their legacy reminds us that the impact of caring for our community can reach far beyond today, creating hope for generations to come.

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You can help carry that legacy forward through:

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• A gift of cash or appreciated securities
• A gift from your donor-advised fund (DAF)
• A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA if you are 70½ or older
• An estate bequest
• A beneficiary gift from an insurance policy, commercial annuity, or IRA

 

Each of these giving options offers a meaningful way to create a lasting legacy and help ensure that vulnerable youth will always have a safe place to call home—and the opportunity to find their own Ever After.