During our last fiscal year, YESS' network of services cared for 1,897 children.

More kids and families are turning to YESS for support than ever before.  Thanks to friends like you, we are keeping a record number of children safe.  

Below are some additional highlights from our last fiscal year.  Click here to view the full  report!

  

  

YESS Volunteer Receives Service Award
 
 Cayleen Mesecher, Volunteer at YESS and recipient of 2015 Wells Fargo Volunteer Service Award
Cayleen Mesecher's dedication to the kids at YESS  was recently recognized through a Wells Fargo Volunteer Service Award. As one of only 27 team members throughout Iowa to receive an award this year, Cayleen goes above and beyond to support the children living under YESS' roof.

During her two years of volunteering at YESS, Cayleen has helped with a variety of activities - from making crafts with the kids to leading bible study for those wishing to participate. She says her favorite part of volunteering is providing a listening ear.    "I hope kids take away that people care about them ," Cayleen says.   "My hope is that  they can have hope. 

We are so grateful to have Cayleen on Team YESS!  If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities at YESS, email our  Community Activities Manager.

   
On behalf of all the kids we serve, thank you for supporting YESS - today and every day!
  
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While the 2nd Annual Human Foosball League Tournament has a full bracket, you can still "play it forward" for kids in crisis!

We need additional volunteers to keep score, times games, and act as referees.

Click Here  to sign up for a volunteer shift during this one-of-a-kind event!






Needed
Items



New seasons...new school years...and new needs for the kids in shelter!

Below are items that  kids living in shelter  need most this Fall :

Deodorant 

Hairbrushes & Combs

Athletic Socks (new)

Facial Tissues

Chapstick

Shampoo 

Conditioner

Body Wash






  Youth Emergency Services & Shelter
918 SE 11th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-282-YESS (515-282-9377)
 
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Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS) meets the critical needs of the community by providing a continuum of quality programs designed to keep children safe and families together.