Board + governance
Southwest YES is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for governance, policy, strategic direction, oversight and accountability. Day-to-day operations are led by the Executive Director within the authority delegated by the Board.
Accountability
Organizational direction
Board-adopted vision, mission and values set the direction for how Southwest YES serves young people, works with families and partners, and makes organizational decisions.
Southwest Youth Emergency Shelter Inc. provides a safe, secure living environment for youth in order to build their resiliency and strengthen their foundations into adulthood. We empower youth towards independence through skill building and connectivity with family and community, encouraging them to make positive choices around substance use, mental health, and safe shelter.
To provide safe, secure shelter and support for youth in order to connect them to community support services.
At all levels of the organization we agree to operate under the following values:
We value youth and their potential, including their right to be heard and to self-determination.
We value a holistic approach to seeking harmony and balance in the lives of individuals.
We believe we all have the right to make mistakes, change and grow as individuals.
We believe in basic human rights and equality rights regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual identity, ability, age, and socio-cultural status.
We value staff, volunteers, and board members.
We believe in respect for self, others, property, and the environment.
We believe in having pride in who we are.
We value community support and assistance in addressing the needs of youth at risk.
We value inter-agency commitment, cooperation, and partnerships.
Adopted July 2021
Current Board
Directors serve as volunteers. This is the current Board of Southwest YES.
Director responsibilities
Directors put Southwest YES and its charitable purpose ahead of personal interests.
Directors disclose conflicts and step out of decisions when they cannot participate independently.
Directors protect confidential information about youth, staff, finances, governance and operations.
The Board oversees finances, organizational risk, policy, executive leadership and accountability.
Public record
Bylaws, annual reports, audited financial statements and public governance policies are kept here as part of the organization’s public record.
Board service
Southwest YES periodically recruits new directors as Board terms and organizational needs change. If you’re interested in future Board service, start with a conversation.
Board serviceAsk about joining the Boardinfo@southwestyes.com→