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YES HOUSING INITIATIVE
Ending Youth Homelessness in Omaha—Together
Since 1974, Youth Emergency Services (YES) has been the Omaha metro’s only organization dedicated solely to ending youth homelessness. For more than five decades, generous supporters like you have helped thousands of young people find safety, stability, and hope when they needed it most.
Why a New Approach Is Needed
Today, YES serves youth across nine locations throughout Omaha. While this reach allows us to meet immediate needs, operating in multiple spaces creates barriers—limiting our ability to provide seamless, efficient, and fully coordinated care. Youth experiencing homelessness deserve support that is accessible, consistent, and centered on their long-term success.
One Roof. One Home. A Stronger Future.
The YES Housing Initiative brings our programs together on a single, centralized campus—creating a welcoming space where youth can access immediate support, find stable housing, and build skills for independence. By uniting services under one roof, YES can reduce barriers, strengthen outcomes, and better support every young person we serve.
A Campus Built for Access and Impact
Located at 25th and Farnam Streets along Omaha’s developing streetcar route, the new YES campus will offer greater accessibility for youth while increasing visibility and connection within the community. This strategic location will allow YES to serve more young people, more effectively—and with greater impact for years to come.
Together, with the support of our community, we can create a home that opens doors, restores hope, and helps young people build brighter futures.
Project Timeline
Moving In
Secure the property and implement essential safety and accessibility updates
Transition all YES housing clients to the new site and establish housing operations
Renovate and design spaces for housing, healing-focused care, case management, and programming
Present - October 2026
Accessible Services
Complete renovations for Drop-In Center and community spaces
April 2026 - October 2027
Expand program and admin space as all commercial spaces become available, allowing full activation of the site
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Get Involved
The YES Housing Initiative is a community-driven effort to expand safety, stability, and opportunity for youth experiencing homelessness. Support for this project may include leadership gifts, multi-year pledges, corporate or foundation partnerships, or other meaningful contributions aligned with your philanthropic goals.
The initiative offers naming opportunities on the following page for donors who want to leave a lasting mark. Each gift can be made as a single donation or a 3-year pledge, and recognition includes signage, plaques, and donor walls, depending on the level.