The YSS Supportive Housing programs help youth move into their first apartment and create a path toward self-sufficiency. Although getting the keys to their own...
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Even though it’s been 50 years, Cheryl remembers her stay in the shelter on Burnett Street like it was yesterday. “It was a really good...
For Nicolle Medina, the best part of working at YSS is improving the quality of life for her patients. “I feel like that is my...
YSS is partnering with GreenState Credit Union to bring much-needed services to the River Bend neighborhood in Des Moines. As part of the partnership, GreenState...
Melissa Gravlin has been the Residential Admissions Coordinator at Ember Recovery for four years. Melissa acts as the communication piece in the admissions process. Her...
On May 16, Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC) hosted its annual Achievement Tea at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens. The event celebrates outstanding youth,...
In April, YSS was part of a delegation that participated in the 2023 Washington D.C. Fly-in, along with the Ames Chamber of Commerce and other...
Katie is a driven individual. She is currently a nursing student at Des Moines Area Community College—and when she isn’t studying or working the night...
YSS is pleased to announce the following three Iowa State University student-athletes have been named YSS Ambassadors: Jaylin Noel, Nyamer Diew, and Tamin Lipsey. “We...
Several Iowa State University student-athletes were recognized for their volunteer service to YSS at Iowa State’s annual O.S.C.A.R.S. (Outstanding Scholar-Athletes Celebrating Achievements & Recognition Showcase)...
