YES - Youth Emergency Shelter

The Youth Emergency Shelter (Y.E.S.) of Peterborough provides emergency and transitional housing for youth aged 16 to 24 and for families. The shelter is located at 196 Brock St., in downtown Peterborough. Call us at 705-748-3851. We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Y.E.S. Newsletter! - The Haven Read the current version of our newsletter - Winter 2008/2009
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Y.E.S. receives provincial recognition - view Media Release Adobe (PDF - 76 KB)

Now available: Home For Christmas CD
A collection of 13 seasonal songs performed by some of Peterborough's best musical talent, with all proceeds to the Youth Emergency Shelter. Available for $10 at Y.E.S.

Y.E.S. offers more.
In addition to emergency housing, we offer support to youth and families through:

An emergency food cupboard
Assistance with housing and employment searches
Life skills training
The Carriage House alternative classroom (in partnership with PCVS and the KPRDSB)
Vocational and educational programs (in partnership with other community services)

To find out more about our programs, contact executive director Walter Johnstone at 705-748-3851 or .

Picnic in the Park...ing Lot - June 19

Mark Saturday, June 19 in your calenders. YES will be hosting a “Picnic in the Park…ing Lot” to raise funds for its programs and services. From 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, the parking lot adjacent to YES will be wafting with the aroma of barbequed burgers, the sound of music and the sight of street performers. Home-baked goods, face painting and tours of the shelter will also be on tap. We'll be selling raffle tickets for a chance to WIN big – laptop & printer, barbeque, YMCA family health membership and more. Come out, bring your family and friends and enjoy some good food and family entertainment at our picnic “fun-raiser”.

Thanks to our community supporters

YES wishes to extend sincere thanks to Morello's Independent Grocery and the students and staff of St. Pete's and Holy Cross Secondary School for their amazing efforts on behalf of the shelter. At the annual Morello's bowlathon, held this year in memory of Andy MacDonald, more than $7000 was raised for YES. The annual Youth For Youth event, which features performances by students from both local Catholic high schools, raised $6900 for YES. That amount included a contribution from St. Paul's Elementary School in Lakefield. YES greatly appreciates the concern and generosity behind both these fabulous donations.

YES AGM and film screening - July 29

Please join us for our Annual General Meeting at the Millenium Park Glass Room (beside the Silver Bean Cafe) on Thursday, July 29, starting at 6:30 pm. Following a short business meeting, we will screen the 20-minute film "Family on the Edge". Award-winning flmmaker Andree Cazabon documents the struggle of one Peterborough family as they cope with homelessness and the challenge of finding secure, stable housing. Also on the agenda - honouring YES employees who have served the organization over a number of years. Refreshments will be served.