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Formed in 1971 to meet the needs of runaways and homeless youth in the central Iowa area, Youth & Shelter Services have grown to over 10 facilities in five counties in Iowa. Youth & Shelter Services are a nonprofit organization based in Ames, Iowa, which exists to provide community youth development, drug prevention, education, treatment and residential services to children and their families. YSS works to be an advocate of children and to help them solve problems, grow and become self-sufficient, responsible, contributing members of society. Some services that the organization provides are chemical dependency treatment, family counseling, foster care and adoption, run away prevention and child abuse prevention. YSS also provides the sexual consequences prevention programs, which are aimed at reducing sexually transmitted diseases among youth through education and awareness. The Rosedale shelter is also operated by YSS as a sanctuary for homeless youth that come from abusive or neglectful households.

United Way-Story County Inc. is dedicated to fostering a brighter future for individuals and families in Ames, IA, by supporting local partners that provide essential resources and programs. Their initiatives focus on creating financial security, promoting healthy communities, and empowering youth to reach their potential. Through collaborative efforts, United Way works to address community inequities and improve access to nutritious food, quality healthcare, and educational opportunities. By mobilizing support and advocacy, they inspire collective action to create lasting change in Story County. Generated from the website

Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance is a volunteer-driven organization in Ames, Iowa that provides emergency assistance to residents of Story County. With a mission to offer support and encouragement, they have been serving the community for over 21 years, offering services such as emergency food vouchers, gasoline vouchers, utilities assistance, and rent assistance. Supported by Story County faith communities, community grants, organizations, and individual donations, Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance aims to help individuals and families in need, ensuring they have access to essential resources and preventing them from experiencing hardships such as food insecurity, utility shut-offs, or homelessness.Generated from the website