vern yip – Encore Atlanta

Designing man

Feb. 5, 2013 - by Kathy Janich

Since 2000, Atlanta resident Vern Yip has been most recognizable for saving homeowners and others from disastrous décor in his role of a design interventionist on such TV shows as “Trading Spaces.” In 2010 he became a UNICEF ambassador, intervening on behalf of the world’s children.

Children’s lives shouldn’t be a luxury

Apr. 3, 2012 - by Kathy Janich

Things that we take for granted — clean water, abundant food, shelter, vaccines, schools — are a luxury for kids in developing nations. To prove this point and show Atlantans …

Children's lives shouldn't be a luxury

Jun. 16, 2011 - by [email protected]

Things that we take for granted — clean water, abundant food, shelter, vaccines, schools — are a luxury for kids in developing nations. To prove this point and show Atlantans how they can help, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF set up a weeklong interactive exhibit called The UNICEF Experience at Lenox Square mall last month.