Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Join us for the 10th anniversary of YSB's signature fundraiser, which has raised more than $850,000 for young people in our community. Rappel 25 stories down Liberty Tower and raise money for local youth experiencing homelessness.

**The whole community is invited to come watch these brave participants! Come play games, grab some food from Franky's Tacos and the XYZ Bar will have fun drink options.**

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Our Service Options for Youth in Crisis

YSB's ultimate goal is to ensure all youth have access to safety, shelter and the opportunity to succeed. We work to help youth repair foundations which have been damaged by abuse, neglect, homelessness and lack of resources by teaching them how to overcome the complex barriers to self-sufficiency.

Safe Place

160 Safe Place sites in St. Joseph County, Indiana

Safe Station

Emergency shelter for teen ages 12-17 open 24/7

Family Success & Self-Sufficiency Program

Goal setting and confidence building for young mothers

Transitional Living

Safe living accommodations to give youth a fresh start

Porch Light

Apartment living with skill building toward self-sufficiency

Street Outreach

Individual support and resource connections for youth

Community Partners

Assistance from Community Partners

Drop-In Center

Welcoming, friendly environment for safety and crisis intervention

Our YSB Drop-In Center is open and serving young people ages 14-21.

Are you at risk of homelessness? Or need a safe place? We offer free pizza, snacks, games, case management, and access to computer at our drop-in center.

ADDRESS:

411 Caterina Street

South Bend, IN 46615

Near corner of Hickory/Logan and McKinley

Open Tuesday/Wednesday 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Friday from 3:00 - 7:00 PM, and Saturday 12:00 - 6:00 PM. Questions? Contact 574-235-5517 or

text 574-210-2238.

YSB is Hiring

Join a team of changemakers committed to helping local youth move from crisis to self-sufficiency through comprehensive, wraparound care.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

YSB Impact Report

Read our 2024/2025 Impact Report to learn more about our programs and the difference they make in the lives of young people in our community.

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Will you make a donation to keep our youth safe?

Monthly donations to YSB have a great impact not only for ensuring the safety and stability of teens, but also in developing a stronger next generation, for this community. Consider making an impact today.

Click here to donate online today.

Tee's Journey: Rising Above Challenges with YSB

Meet Tee. Tee’s journey has been marked by hardship, moving between family friends and relatives from the age of 5 due to her mother’s incarceration and her father’s addiction. After graduating from high school, Tee faced a relentless cycle of couch-surfing. At 19, her life took a turn when she learned she was expecting a child. A friend told her about Youth Service Bureau’s programs for young mothers and she signed up right away...