Safe, Supported, Self-Sufficient.

Youth Emergency Services is committed to the rights and holistic needs of youth and young adults who face housing insecurity within our community.

  • Take Action as a Volunteer

    We support a big portion of Omaha’s youth population—and that comes with an equally big need for volunteers. When you volunteer with YES, you impact our response to youth homelessness.

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  • Feed Hope—and Omaha's Youth

    Your meal donation ensures that youth experiencing housing insecurity have access to nutritious food. Help us provide hot meals to more than 25 young adults each day when you sign up for a shift on our Meal Calendar.

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  • Donate Items to Give Back a Life

    When you give back to YES—be it donating clothing, hygiene products, or pantry essentials—you empower Omaha’s homeless and near-homeless youth to not only persist through hard times but also thrive in independence.

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Get Help

YES is here to ensure youth and young adults who face housing insecurity have a safe place where they are seen, heard, and respected.

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Get to Know Us

Our team helps youth and young adults break the cycle of homelessness by creating goals, establishing stability, and achieving self-sufficiency.

Get Involved

There are many ways our community can to get involved in helping us turn young lives around.

Get the Facts

Got questions about YES? Get all the answers about our organization, funding, and programming.

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Updates
Meet Adrienne | Staff Spotlight
Meet Adrienne | Staff Spotlight

YES is excited to expand our team this summer and welcome Adrienne as our Marketing and Communications intern… who also just so happens to have a meaningful connection with our organization!

From Kalisha’s Desk—July Edition
From Kalisha’s Desk—July Edition

It’s BIPOC Mental Health Month—a time to recognize the unique mental health challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, (BIPOC) while also celebrating the strength, resilience, and cultural wealth of these communities!

A Day in the Life of Kiki | Staff Spotlight
A Day in the Life of Kiki | Staff Spotlight

There's no such thing as a typical day-to-day for YES Programs Specialist, Kiki. Take a look inside her not-so-average day to learn how Kiki navigates the fast-paced environment of program support.

From Kalisha’s Desk—June Edition
From Kalisha’s Desk—June Edition

At YES, we believe that every young person deserves to be safe and supported on their journey to self-sufficiency. Pride Month and Juneteenth are powerful reminders of the work we do every day.

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