Success Stories

At YES, we’re proud to walk alongside youth and families from all kinds of backgrounds and life experiences. Life throws real challenges their way, but time and again, we see incredible resilience shine through – especially when someone has a caring community behind them.

Below are a few stories of youth and families who found their footing again, with a little support from people who believed in them.

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…

Another Diploma Earned in YES’ Alternative Classroom

(By Karen Scott, Classroom Support Worker) The Carriage House alternative classroom continues to offer a variety of individualized programming for…

Learning to Live Independently

The YES Shelter facility offers temporary housing to youth and families aged 16-24. Learning to live independently is often a…

Tammy’s Story

“Today I’m clean, we have a roof over our head and I am happier than I have ever been.” The…