With the snip of a ribbon and a swell of applause, a new chapter has officially begun for some of Iowa’s most vulnerable youth. YSS...
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AMES, Iowa – YSS continues to celebrate a transformational $1 million gift from Variety – the Children’s Charity, which has helped bring Ember Recovery Campus...
YSS Rooftop Gardens celebrated its first graduation in December, honoring the inaugural cohort of six who, through hands-on experience in hydroponic vertical gardening, learned essential...
Foster care youth gathered at the Iowa State Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 30, 2025, for the annual AMP Day on the Hill. The event opened...
The ballroom at the Gateway Hotel in Ames was filled with hope, opportunity, and lettuce as YSS hosted its 2025 Recognition Luncheon on Jan. 31....
At YSS, our commitment to a lifetime of support goes beyond outpatient services and other recovery programs. We’re proud to offer the Mary Ann and...
This week we opened the doors of Ember Recovery Campus to youth for the very first time. It’s difficult to capture all the emotions of...
It's no secret there's excitement in the community as Ember Recovery campus construction wraps up. Check out Ember in recent news: December 2024 YSS...
What a year! In 2024, YSS reached significant milestones. We cut the ribbon at Rooftop Gardens and our renovated North Iowa location. We neared construction...
People give to YSS for many reasons, but the common thread is the impact YSS has on youth and families across Iowa. Whether it’s a...