Safe Shelter When It’s Needed Most
YES provides emergency shelter and support to hundreds of youth and families in crisis – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether facing homelessness or an unexpected emergency, we’re here with safe refuge, caring support, and a path forward. Our doors are always open so no young person or family is left without help, hope, or a place to turn.
Give
We couldn’t do it without you. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re able to support youth and families facing homelessness in Peterborough. Your support truly makes a difference.
GIVEGet Help
YES is here for youth and families. We support youth ages 16–24 and families with children by offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, education, meals, clothing, and help finding and keeping stable housing.
GET HELPGet Involved
We love our volunteers! If you’re passionate about helping youth and families find safety and recover from homelessness, we’d love to connect with you. Check out our available volunteer opportunities!
GET INVOLVEDYour gifts had impact. Your support last year meant that YES Shelter for Youth and Families could continue to provide vital programs, services and supports to those in our community who needed them...when they needed them the most. Here are just some of our program outcomes from 2025-26:
YES News
From Rock Bottom to Rebuilding a Life
More Than Shelter: 25 Years of Support, Safety, and Belonging
