Youth Emergency Services, Inc.

💃SAVE THE DATE💃 >> Youth Emergency Services (YES) is thrilled to announce our annual Dance for a Chance (DFAC) fundraiser, “50 Years of YES,” is happening October 17, 2024, at The Astro in La Vista! This annual fundraiser sees dynamic members of the Omaha community (listed below) paired with dance instructors to compete through carefully crafted dance routines—just like “Dancing with the Stars”—as they raise awareness and funds for YES among their personal and professional networks. ✨Plus✨ 2024 marks Youth Emergency Services’ 50th anniversary, inspiring the fundraiser’s theme “50 Years of YES.” Dancers and instructors will incorporate music, dance moves, and costumes into their performances from one of six historical decades—1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s. We invite attendees to dress up in their favorite trends from the past! ***DFAC DETAILS*** 📍: The Astro | 8302 City Center Drive, La Vista, NE 68128 📅: Thursday, October 17, 2024 | Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. | Dancing starts at 7:00 p.m. 🎉: Dancing, tasty treats, and a silent auction and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people in need. 🎫: https://lnkd.in/gHUnyXHJ ***DFAC DANCERS*** Angel Carl, Angel Carl Marketing / YES Board of Trustees Elie Dancour, NeuroInterventional Concepts Arnold Gantuangco, Lindsay Corporation / Tropical Salsa Nights – Omaha John Jensen, Union Pacific Railroad / YES Board of Directors Taylor Johnson, 6 NEWS WOWT OMAHA Ralph Kellogg, Lutheran Family Services Susan Ann Koenig, Koenig | Dunne Jackie Lane, Omaha Children's Museum Nancy Williams, Block27

🎫TICKETS AVAILABLE🎫>> Reserve your seat now to watch Omaha's community leaders bust a move while they support Youth Emergency Services: https://lnkd.in/gHUnyXHJ

“The impact of what we do every day—in the face of adversity—has a ripple effect.” Kalisha Reed, Executive Director of Youth Emergency Services (YES), said it best at our recent Board of Directors Reunion. ✨🎉 2024 marks 50 years of impact from YES—a legacy made possible in part by former and current board members. From groundbreaking initiatives to countless lives transformed, our journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Here’s to the incredible past, present, and future of our organization! Thank you to all who have been a part of this mission. 💖🏠

From the operating room to the dance floor, an incredible neurosurgeon is trading in scrubs for dance shoes at this year's #YESDanceForAChance. 🧠💃 Swipe to learn more about Elie Dancour and remember to check in each week as we highlight more YES dancers! Remember—every one of our dancers is supporting Youth Emergency Services when they show off their moves, because every step brings us closer to ending youth homelessness. Thank you all for coming together to dance for a cause! ✨

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DONATIONS NEEDED >> As you head back to school, we encourage you to consider donating your unsused items to Youth Emergency Services (YES)! 🎒🥾🧦 Unsure about what you can donate? Take a look at YES’ Amazon Wishlist to find out what our youth need most, or send an email to especk@yesomaha.org: amzn.to/3WLxeHg

📅Dance for a Chance is officially TWO months away!📅 ...Which means two months to get to know the community leaders performing for this year's event—starting with YES Board of Trustees trailblazer Angel Carl. Swipe to learn more about Angel and remember to check in each week as we highlight more YES dancers! ➡️💃🎶

2004-2008—expanding our programs. In addition to providing temporary shelter for Omaha’s homeless youth, Youth Emergency Services (YES) sought other ways to support young people in crisis. In 2004, YES opened our first Drop-In Center—what would eventually become the Street Outreach Center—to provide immediate support to youth seeking resources, including food, clothing, and health checkups, as well as referrals to other local agencies for additional assistance. 2008 saw YES extend shelter services to long-term housing programs: the Transitional Living Program and the Maternity Group Home. Through both programs, youth receive up to 18 months of residence in independent living-style apartments. There, they learn to become independent, while also continuing to meet with designated case managers to set and achieve diverse goals. The Maternity Group Home puts focus on providing parenting education and family resources. The implementation of these programs and the Drop-In Center helped shape YES into the youth-focused support system we know today. Find out more as we continue to share more stories from YES’ 50-year legacy!

REMINDER >> In case you missed it, Youth Emergency Services (YES) is participating in the Target Circle program! 👜🎯🙌 When you shop at @target, vote for YES on the Target Circle app (📅between now and September 30📅) and help direct the store's giving to support Omaha's homeless youth. Remember—every time you shop, you earn votes. Plus can keep voting for YES multiple times throughout this campaign! Learn more about the Target Circle program: www.target.com/circle

There’s generosity… and then there’s Turner Construction Company. 👀 Company employees supplied patio furniture and landscaping services to YES’ Maternity Group Home—completely 🙏free of charge!🙏 From building planter boxes (and planting fresh vegetables in the new boxes!) and trimming back bushes in the space's backyard, to constructing a new sandbox and more, our friends at Turner more than made an impact on the youth we serve. To Turner Construction: your generosity has left young mothers and their children with a safe, comfortable, and now beautiful space to call home. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for a job well done! 👏👏🙌