Success Stories
Youth are resilient. At YES, we see many people from diverse backgrounds. All of them are struggling, but many come out ok. Here are some stories of youth and families who made it through to the other side of their troubles.
Sophia’s story; When the switch flipped
Before, if you were on Brock St. and heard someone yelling and causing a ruckus at the YES Shelter, it…
Cameron’s Story – Rising out of youth homelessness
When we first met Cameron, he was kind of in shock. He and his mom always had a rocky relationship,…
Lightning fast; Berry’s doing amazing things after just six months in RISE
Berry knew they were going to lose their housing about a month before it happened. They were subletting a room…
Breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty; Jenna’s story
Jenna was only 15 when she and her mother lost their housing. Jenna’s mom had struggled with addiction for as…
From sweet child to homeless teen – One mother’s story
This story comes to us from a Mom, Grandma and long-term supporter of YES, Monica, who thanks YES for bringing…
Pregnant and in shelter through COVID-19
Emily was staying at the YES Emergency Shelter in March of 2020, when COVID-19 became a threat to people living…