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1/30/2012

Honoring National Mentoring Month

The story we want to share with you today comes from Sherry, about her experience with her mentee, Paige.

"I have mentored for many years through several organizations. In my heart, watching ... Read Full Article »

1/19/2012

YES mentor shares his experience

January is National Mentoring Month. The story below was written by Phil, a YES mentor who has been paired with Ryan, a YES youth, since summer 2011.

"When people encounter the word 'homeless,'the ... Read Full Article »

10/7/2011

$95,000 grant adds six new beds to transitional living program

For most teenagers, turning 19 years old is an occasion to celebrate. In Nebraska, 19 is the age of "freedom," when youth become adults, and are no longer legally bound to their parents.

For foter ... Read Full Article »

8/30/2011

Dance for a Chance raises nearly $25,000 for homeless youth

Ten local celebrities took the stage at Youth Emergency Services' third annual Dance for a Chance, a competition similar to the television show Dancing with the Stars.

Dance for a Chance was hed ... Read Full Article »

8/1/2011

Omaha celebrities prepare for homeless youth fundraiser

In anticipation for Youth Emergency Services’ (YES) third annual Dance for a Chance fundraiser, local ceebrities ... Read Full Article »

7/28/2011

Dance for a Chance silent auction packages

Dance for a Chance silent auction packages are piling up quickly! Take a look at the packages available to date:

•Orlndo ... Read Full Article »

7/27/2011

Buy a raffle ticket to win a trip to New Orleans

Raffle tickets are on sale now for a vacation package in New Orleans.

Tickets are $100 each, and participants have a one in 50 chance of winning.

Proceeds will benefit YES' mission to erve ... Read Full Article »

4/8/2011

YES Announcement

We are excited to share with you that on April 18, 2011, Tim Nichols will join Youth Emergency Services as Executive Director.

Tim has spent much of his career in youth serving agencies and coms ... Read Full Article »

3/23/2011

Torchlight Ball - April 9

All About Omaha (AAO) is a wonderful organization that works to promote Omaha as a great place to work and live while encouraging stewardship to our community. The Torchlight Ball is a magnificent evet ... Read Full Article »

3/20/2011

National Safe Place Week

In 2010, Youth Emergency Services (YES) and Safe Place helped 340 youth escape a crisis situation in the Omaha area. YES will celebrate the National Safe Place Program throughout the week of March 20-6, ... Read Full Article »

3/18/2011

Jeans for Teens

Local college students will host a "Jeans for Teens" drive for Youth Emergency Services (YES) during "The Power of PR Connections," a Regional Activity open to all students from campuses across the Miwest ... Read Full Article »

3/14/2011

YES Seeks Your Input

Do you love and support our mission? Have you volunteered with our agency? Have you or someone you know benefited from our programs? Please share your story at Great Nonprofits and help us raise our vsibility! ... Read Full Article »

2/23/2011

WALK - Evening of fashion, art and music in the name of a good cause

Join us for an evening of fashion, art and music at the Waiting Room on March 5, 2011. The event will feature Omaha's best in art and fashion, and benefit the homeless and at-risk youth in our communiy. ... Read Full Article »

1/19/2011

YES wins the Explorer for a Day program

Thanks to YES' facebook friends and followers, YES won Midwest Ford Dealers Explorer for a Day program. On Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the Midlands International Auto show, YES will accept a $500 chck ... Read Full Article »

1/7/2011

Go the Extra Mile Award Recipient from Gregg Young Chevrolet

On January 7, 2011 YES received the Go the Extra Mile Award from Gregg Young Chevrolet. The award recognizes individuals or organizations that go the extra mile in the community. YES received a $500 gft ... Read Full Article »

1/4/2011

YES Receives eBay Foundation Grant

Omaha, NE, December 31, 2010 – eBay Foundation, an advised fund of Silicon Valley Community Foundation, recently awarded a GIVE Team grant of $5,000 to Youth Emergency Services. The grant was made posible ... Read Full Article »

11/3/2010

Positivity at YES!

YES is one of 25 organizations nationally selected to compete in the Amway Positivity Project Contest. As a semi-finalist, our story is being featured through November 14th. If YES is the winner, $10000 ... Read Full Article »

9/24/2010

YES Named the Beneficiary of the Torchlight Ball

Youth Emergency Services is excited to be the named beneficiary of All About Omaha's 2011 Torchlight Ball. The Torchlight Ball will be held on April 9, 2011 at Union Pacific Center’s beautiful 19-stor ... Read Full Article »

9/2/2010

Dance for a Chance a Success!

On Friday, August 27, local celebrities danced for homeless and at-risk youth in the second annual “Dance for a Chance” fundraiser held at the DC Centre, hosted by Youth Emergency Services (YES).
uring ... Read Full Article »

7/21/2010

Cox Classic Supports YES

Look for YES at the Cox Classic next week. We will be providing a number of volunteer hours to make sure the tournament runs smoothly. A YES crew will be working the concession stand behind Hole 18 an ... Read Full Article »

7/9/2010

Local Stars Dance for Homeless Youth

Local stars are dancing the night away to help homeless and at-risk youth in a second annual fundraiser hosted by Youth Emergency Services (YES). The event, Dance for a Chance, is on Friday, August 2 ... Read Full Article »

2/19/2010

Register Now for the 16th Annual Golf Outing

Begin your golf season while helping a great cause. Mark May 3 on your calendar for YES' annual golf tournament. It will once again be held at Shadow Ridge Country Club, accompanied with a dinner and affle.

Last ... Read Full Article »

11/3/2009

Heidi Joy's Final Holiday Joy Concert to benefit YES

Heidi Joy’s 10th and FINAL Holiday Joy Concert held at the Holland December 3rd to Benefit Youth Emergency Services (YES).

Omaha’s beloved vocalist, Heidi Joy, will perform her final Holiday Jo ... Read Full Article »

10/16/2009

Street Outreach Halloween Party

On October 28 from 5-7 p.m. runaway, homeless and at-risk youth are invited to a spooky Halloween party at YES' Drop-In Center on 2057 Harney Street. This annual party is an opportunity for the youth o ... Read Full Article »

6/22/2009

YES Federal Review Complete

The Federal Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) completed a two-day on site program review of YES programs June 16 and 17. The review was conducted by Dale Scott, Federal Youth Program Specialist, and Risa emert, ... Read Full Article »

5/28/2009

2009 Golf Outing a Success!

The 2009 YES Golf Outing was held on May 4th at Shadow Ridge Country Club. Thank you to the many great sponsors and individuals that supported this event. We appreciate the contined involvement of ou ... Read Full Article »

5/28/2009

YES Night at the 'Blatt

Thursday, June 4 is YES night with the Omaha Royals! Come to the 7:05 p.m. game at Rosenblatt to learn more about YES. We'll have a YES display set up at the ballpark entrance, on-field interview befoe ... Read Full Article »

5/26/2009

Mutual of Omaha Employees Plant Garden at the Maternity Group Home

Employees from Mutual of Omaha volunteered their time to make sure fresh food is available to our residents at the Maternity Group Home. Last Wednesday and Thursday these volunteers shoveled dirt, driled ... Read Full Article »

5/14/2009

Stars Dance for Homeless Youth

The first annual “Metro Stars Dance for a Chance - Give homeless youth a chance through dance” will be held August 28th, 2009. Eight Metro stars will take the stage at the DC Centre to show off theirdance ... Read Full Article »

3/23/2009

YES Selected by the Family and Youth Service Bureau

YES is proud to announce that it is one of only 24 organizations nationwide asked to participate in the process of revising performance standards for programs funded by the Administration for Childrenand ... Read Full Article »

2/24/2009

National Safe Place Week March 15-21!

The YES Youth Street Outreach program is an affiliate of the National Safe Place initiative. Safe Place is a program that recruits local businesses to serve as Safe Place sites.

National Safe Pace ... Read Full Article »

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