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.

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.

At Youth Emergency Services (YES), the journey toward healing begins with trust, compassion, and stability—something Shylia, our Clinical Mental Health Practitioner, brings to the forefront of her work every day.

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month—a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of mental well-being and its role in maintaining good holistic health, as well as access to mental health resources for those in need.

After more than 30 years working in corrections and security, John knew he wanted a change. When a position with YES opened up, John jumped at the chance. What began as a one-off internship quickly became something more.

For Marty, service has always been a core value—and the same is true for his church, St. Thomas Lutheran Church. This shared commitment to giving back led him to volunteering weekly with YES!

April is National Financial Literacy Month! Throughout April and beyond, YES is proud to highlight the vital role financial literacy plays in ending youth homelessness, in part by integrating financial education into every stage of our continuum of care.

As part of a longstanding collaboration between the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and YES, Bridget provides medical care at our Street Outreach Center—ensuring her interactions with clients remain impactful.

As a Safe Place representative for the Omaha metro, YES brings youth to our own safe place—our Emergency Shelter. Safe Place a national youth outreach and prevention program for youth in need of immediate help and safety.

Not all heroes wear capes. In Kai’s case, they call for help. Kai traveled to Omaha expecting to stay with his father, only to find out last minute that plans had changed. Instead of a home, Kai was left to fend for himself—until help intervened.

This month, Youth Emergency Services (YES) is excited to celebrate National Safe Place Week, March 16-22! As an affiliate of the National Safe Place Network, YES brings youth in crisis to the safety of our Emergency Shelter.

YES has been selected as a recipient of the Metro Omaha Medical Society (MOMS) Foundation matching grant! Thanks to their incredible support, YES will receive over $16,000 to strengthen our mental health program.

Our amazing friends at Southern Glazer’s shared heartfelt messages of encouragement to include in pantry bags, hygiene kits, and other essential resources for our youth—just in time for Valentine’s Day! 

Love is an action—this is Jamene’s guiding principle when it comes to her work with Youth Emergency Services (YES). As the organization’s Street Outreach Lead, Jamene gets to show her love through action every day at YES’ Street Outreach Center.

In January, Youth Emergency Services recognizes Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Through collective education, advocacy, and support, we can put an end to human trafficking and abuse.

As the Outreach Case Manager for YES, Amira’s role is a mix of hands-on care and strategic support. Her day-to-day extends beyond surface-level care—as does her approach to connecting with youth.

2024 marks 50 years of impact Youth Emergency Services (YES)— a very special milestone for our organization! Driven by our mission, YES has empowered Omaha’s young people to thrive in independence for half a century.

As Director of Operations for Youth Emergency Services (YES), Erika connects all aspects of our organization in one role. Her day-to-day work with YES spans as much as her passion for our mission.

In partnership with Youth Emergency Services (YES), Tip Top helps us provide essential resources to young people facing homelessness. How? All profits from store sales go toward supporting the YES mission!

The generous Evans couple put together several dozen birthday kits to donate to Youth Emergency Services’ Street Outreach Center and ensure each of our youth is given the best birthday possible, no matter life’s circumstances.