Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS)
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Kristin Huinker
EMAIL
huinkerk@yessiowa.org
PHONE
515-243-7825
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. Every day, nearly 1,000 children
from across the state of Iowa rely on YESS for safety and care.
YESS is home to Iowa’s largest and most comprehensive emergency
shelter as well as a variety of services that keep children safe in their own
homes. The agency’s combination of crisis stabilization, emergency
shelter, mental health services, and care coordination does not exist
elsewhere in Iowa - allowing YESS to uniquely serve the community’s
most vulnerable children. No matter the background or age of the child,
YESS can provide supportive services to create hope for a brighter future.
OFFICE ADDRESS
918 SE 11th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
TYPE OF WORK
Housing Assistance/Shelter
COUNTIES
Polk
HOW TO HELP
Individuals and organizations can support the mission of YESS
through gifts of money, in-kind donations, volunteering, and participating in
community events such as the YESS Duck Derby and the Human Foosball
Tournament.
In-kind donations provide the basic necessities and personal care items
that connect children with comfort and safety when their lives are
surrounded by chaos. Iowans are asked to contact Jana Daisy,
Community Activities Manager, at daisyj@yessiowa.org or 515-282-9377
prior to dropping off in-kind donations at the shelter or beginning a
donation drive. Unscheduled drop-offs may be turned away.
A variety of meaningful volunteer opportunities are available for individuals
and groups. Anyone interested in ongoing volunteer service at YESS must
be approved by the agency prior to participation. Iowans are encouraged
to contact Jana Daisy, Community Activities Manager, at 515-282-9377
or daisyj@yessiowa.org for more information.
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