Organization protects homeless youth from uncertain future after Trump freeze

Pend Oreille County’s Youth Emergency Services was thrown into disarray after federal funding for nonprofits was shut off for 24 hours.

By: Sophia Mattice-Aldous

Outlets: RANGE Media

Published: February 14, 2025

Words: 889

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The Pend Oreille County nonprofit Youth Emergency Services (YES) has provided critical medical care, housing, clothing and food to homeless youth for 12 years. But on Tuesday, January 28, that consistent care was put in jeopardy when President Donald Trump issued an executive order freezing federal grants and loans.

Approximately 70% of YES’s funding comes from federal sources, according to YES Executive Director Kellie Dean. For 24 hours, the organization was completely cut off from the …

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