York Region Back to School Program

Make an Impact with YRES

Plaza Kia and Plaza Auto Group are proud to support the York Region Educational Services (YRES). YRES is a dedicated non-profit charitable organization committed to providing free and affordable educational services to families across York Region and beyond. At its core, YRES strives to make learning opportunities accessible to all, regardless of income or background.(yorkeducation.org)

Why Donate?

YRES operates a range of impactful programs—from weekend and summer camps to personal development and STEAM workshops. Donations help:

• Keep camps affordable and create free spots for families in need.(yorkeducation.org)

• Fund specific initiatives such as:

  • Camps (March Break, weekends, summer)

  • Back‑to‑School Drive supplies like backpacks

  • Youth development through LEGO robotics and guest speaker sessions

  • Digital learning, including laptops for coding clubs

  • Library expansion and scholarships

  • Support for volunteer programs (uniforms, equipment)(yorkeducation.org)

Our Goal

YRES aims to raise $15,000 CAD to enhance its program quality, launch new initiatives, and reduce costs for participants. So far, $2,500 has been raised toward this goal.(yorkeducation.org)

Track Record & Impact

Thanks to generous supporters, YRES has already achieved:

• 800+ children enrolled in affordable camps during 2023–2024

• Over 1,500 volunteers who joined educational initiatives

• 500+ active programs in STEAM, language, personal development, day camps, and more

• A network of 100+ donors and 10+ strategic partners supporting its mission(yorkeducation.org)

Donation Options & Security

You can support YRES in multiple ways:

• General Donation (“Invest in Tomorrow’s Education”) lets the team allocate funds where most needed.(yorkeducation.org)

• Campaign-specific contributions are also accepted—for example, to fund scholarships, libraries, or computing equipment.(yorkeducation.org)

YRES partners with CanadaHelps to ensure a secure donation process, with instant tax receipts and timely reminders.(yorkeducation.org)

Beyond Monetary Donations

Not ready to give cash? You can still make a difference:

• Donate books, school supplies, sports equipment, or even used computer gear and office furniture through in-kind campaigns.(yorkeducation.org)

• Become a volunteer or explore partnership opportunities with YRES to help expand and enrich programs.(yorkeducation.org)

Join Our Journey

By contributing to YRES, you're helping remove barriers to education and enable young learners to explore, grow, and thrive. Together, we can build a future where quality learning is within reach for every child.(yorkeducation.org)