Serving Youth in throughout the Mid-Columbia Region

​Make a contribution TODAY to keep this important option available.

Our Mission

​The mission of the Youth Empowerment Shelter (YES) is to provide youth in crisis a place of physical and emotional safety while assisting them to build positive relationships and develop their individual potentials.

In the USA, April is National Child Abuse  Awareness Month.

Every April, Child Abuse Prevention Month is an opportunity to learn about the signs of child abuse and how to prevent it.
Communities around the nation come together to support families and children by reinforcing strategies that are working. Outreach programs, resources, and activities offer tools for identifying abuse and neglect. With each opportunity, we bring hope to families and come closer to an end to child abuse and neglect.
In 2022, the theme is “Building Community, Building Hope.” According to childwelfare.gov this theme “…acknowledges the tremendous power in communities to address the problem of child abuse and neglect and reflects our goal of providing a multidisciplinary forum focused on intersections of research, policy, and practice related to promoting child and family well-being and protecting children, to ensure that they grow up to achieve their full potential, free from abuse and neglect.”

WELCOME TO "THE YES HOUSE!"  If you're between the ages of 10 and 18 (here before your 18th birthday), and need a safe place to hang out, come on by - for the day, the night, or a few months. A crowd is always welcome - as long as safety is maintained. ​
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There are 3 qualifying criteria to stay:
1 - you want to be here
2 - you are a safe person for our household 
3 - your parent or guardian or whomever says it's okay for you to stay.

WELCOME!

514 E. 9th Street, The Dalles, OR

     If you are under 18 years old and have a need of shelter, or know someone who does, give us a call at
541 705-4777 

It's totally voluntary - the CHOICE of a youth -
with consent of a guardian

Our program is compatible
with Oregon statutes and ordinances
 under  OAR 413, Division 215

Y.E.S. is OPEN!
 If you or someone you know needs a safe place to stay, please give us a call at 541 705-4777. Staff can answer any questions you might have about our services and current availability.  
(Updated on 5/06/2022)

​THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

Akita Chiropractic Clinic LLC
​A Stitchin' Time
​Autzen Foundation
​Bob Sady Painting, Inc.
Benevity Corporate Giving
Boulder Path Designs
Calvary Baptist Church
City of The Dalles
​Collins Foundation
​Columbia Cinema
​Columbia Gorge Naturals
Copper West Properties
Devco Mechanical, Inc.
​Dufur Christian Church
​Emanuel Baptist Church
​​Emerson Dell Farm
Gary Denny Floor Covering
Gateway Church
​Gloss Salon
InFaith Mission
Juan Young Trust
​Life in Christ Center
Keilman Dental
​MAC Gospel Community
Meadow Outdoor Advertising
Mid-Columbia Health       Foundation (Women's   Giving Circle)
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Mid-Columbia Unitarian       Universalist Fellowship,   Hood River
​Northwest Natural
Oregon Community             Foundation
​Oregon Equipment Company
​Oregon Food Bank
​​Ray Schulten's Motors
Sherman County
Seal Kote Plus, Inc.
​Spooky's​ Restaurant
​Springs at Mill Creek
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
​Tangent Community Church
TCM - Portland
Tierra De Lobos Winery
​The Ford Family Foundation
​​United Church of Christ       Congregational
​United Methodist Church
United Way of the Columbia   Gorge
Wasco County
Washington Federal Bank
​Wheatland Insurance Center
Wyeast Laboratories, Inc.

and MANY individuals

. . . we couldn't do it without you!!

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