Get the Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are common questions that YES receives. If you have additional questions not covered on our website, please contact us.
General
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We are happy to set up a tour of our Street Outreach Center. Please call the Street Outreach Center at 402.502.1636 or email us at info@yesomaha.org.
We do not permit tours of our housing facilities or emergency shelter to ensure client confidentiality.
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Our website includes most public information about our organization. If you have additional questions, please contact us here.
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Volunteers are always needed to help us achieve our mission more effectively. There are opportunities to serve a meal or clean at our Street Outreach Center. You can even organize a drive for clothing or hygiene products. Please reach out to Emily Speck if you’re interested in volunteering.
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Interviews with YES program participants are not permitted.
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To provide youth and young adults with safe and stable housing, essential needs and programs that prepare them to lead self-sufficient lives.
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Youth and young adults thriving in their power and independence.
Funding
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Roughly half of our budget is funded through foundation grants and roughly one-fourth is funded through government grants. The remaining funding is raised through special events, and individual, business, and community donations.
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Our Impact Reports include information on revenue and expenses.
Programming
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YES manages a Street Outreach Center, Transitional Living Program, Maternity Group Home, Emergency Shelter, offers Job Readiness programming, mentoring, various rental assistance programs, and other supportive or prevention programs.
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Our website has specific information for each program on the Get Help page.