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As the need for more support to combat the homelessness crisis increases, local organizations are calling on all levels of government and the community for help. The YES Shelter for Youth and Families is now a step closer to solving its renovation needs while ramping up services to keep up with the growing need. Tricia...

The YES Shelter for Youth and Families’ RISE Youth Housing program supports youth with skills to transition from homelessness and living in a shelter toward living on their own and finishing school. On Monday, the program received $50,000 from the Rotary Club of Peterborough and the Rotary Club of Peterborough-Kawartha to expand the program with...

A former employee at the YES Shelter for youth and families is speaking out over concerns about the environment at the facility. He claims it is rarely cleaned and does little to address those who are at risk. Robert Lothian has that story.

For the past year, YES has held drop-ins for youth that included art making. They encourage youth, staff and volunteers to make art together

Aaron McFadden is spending seven nights out in his backyard as a fundraising effort for the YES Shelter for Youth and Families in Peterborough. He is hoping to raise $1,500 dollars for the organization. Sam Houpt has the story… McFadden’s fundraising page can be found here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/fundraiser-for-the-peterborough-youth-emergency-sh/

. The images of strawberry plants and dandelions represent compassion, kindness and a belief that people can grow and change, which reflects the YES philosophy

Two people sent to hospital following a two vehicle collision south of Peterborough; a new respite care centre offers part-time services for youth and adults with developmental disabilities; rustic coat hooks sold to benefit the “Yes Shelter for Youth and Families”; Skytracker weather. Teresa Kaszuba has the details.

Tebey bring a guitar, some friends and his golf clubs home to Peterborough, as he readies for tee time at the 2nd Annual Tebey Golf Classic . This year funds will support a new program at YES Shelter for Youth and Families, with support of the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation.

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many necessities of life farther out of reach for vulnerable individuals, such as access to safe housing. A glimmer of hope for a local shelter in the form of $100,000, courtesy of the Rotary Club of Peterborough and the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha. Brooke Erickson, Development Lead at the...

The YES shelter has been a resource for youth and families experiencing homelessness in Peterborough for over two decades. The organization is open 24/7 and serves around 250 new clients every year. With a number of other programs under their wing, community donations and municipal funding is needed more now then ever before. Brooke Erickson,...

It’s a big day of the year for YES – the Youth Emergency Shelter for women and children in Peterborough. Staff from 101.5 FM The Wolf morning show were on location at a McDonald’s restaurant for McHappy Day on Wednesday morning. The station is part of the Corus Entertainment family which includes Global Peterborough. Part...

Meagan Hennekam is Executive Director of YES Shelter for Youth and Families in Peterborough. Today their fundraising SOUPSTOCK and tour event will raise funds for United Way, but also awareness for the homeless youth and families crisis in Peterborough. YES is full, again. The tour is a critical connection for the shelter and the community...