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The Latest at YES

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,… Continue reading

Posted on: October 10, 2023 in YES Stories, Current News, Client Stories, Success Story

Working towards Truth and Reconciliation at YES

Land Acknowledgement The YES Shelter for Youth and Families respectfully acknowledges the sacred land that we meet on, and its… Continue reading

Posted on: September 28, 2023 in Events, YES Stories, Current News

Meet Alex – Summer Volunteer Coordinator

This reflection comes from Alex Hooke-Ward, who was our Volunteer Coordinator in shelter in the summer of 2023. I spent… Continue reading

Posted on: September 6, 2023 in YES Stories, Current News

Meet Catrina – Indigenous RISE Housing Worker

At YES, we’re so proud of our incredible staff team. Here we tell you about Indigenous RISE Youth Housing Worker,… Continue reading

Posted on: August 1, 2023 in YES Stories, Current News

Insight Series: How we handle bugs in shelter

Life in shelter can be messy. It’s part of the work of helping to get people through difficult times. Sometimes… Continue reading

Posted on: July 27, 2023 in Current News