YACRO

05/19/2026

Congrats to our Directors, Ginger Gates and Aimee Acker for winning these prestigious awards at our provincial conference 🤩👏

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

We’re honoured to be able to kick off our conference with a Key Note presentation by Matthew Corkum . His passion, insight, and leadership are inspiring and it was an unforgettable experience for everyone. Pictured are Matthew and his mother Debbie. It’s a at White Point Beach Resort

05/11/2026

Join Us for YACRO’s 35th AGM!
We’d love for you to join us at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, June 15, 2026,at 5:00 PM.
There will be a financial review as well as updates on developments within the organization. Light refreshments will be provided by the Shanty Cafe!
When: June 15, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Where: 11 Queens, Yarmouth Nova Scotia, B5A 3Y1
Hope to see you there once again this year!

04/09/2026

Yarmouth Association for Community Residential Options Bursary

YACRO is invested in helping future generations in our communities achieve their education goals. We value the importance of post secondary training and are committed to encouraging strong community acceptance and diversity.
The employees of YACRO have established an annual bursary in the amount of $ 2000 to a deserving grade 12 student furthering their education.
Application details:
Open to all grade 12 students advancing to post secondary education and are residents of Yarmouth County
• Students must submit a resume and a written essay describing why they would be the best candidate for the award
• Deadline for applications will be May 1
• Preference given to students continuing in the Human Service or Social Science fields
• Preference given to students with proven experience working or volunteering with children or adults with disabilities
• transcript including first semester, grade 12 marks
Applicants may submit to:
Tracy Holmes-Carbonell
Executive Director
Yarmouth Association for Community Residential Options
6 Thurston Street
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
B5A 4K5
Tel:(902) 742-9258
Fax:(902) 742-0156
Email:holmes.tracy@yacro.com

03/06/2026

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01/24/2026

Every ticket purchased helps fund programs that support Nova Scotians where they live.
Thank you for being part of the NSCLO 50/50 and starting the year with heart. Lets grow that jackpot, draw on Monday! https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/mcha

01/20/2026

Nova Scotians with disabilities will soon have more choices for supported living in community with the launch of the new HomeShare program, a commitment under the Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy.

Through the program, which launches today, January 20, participants in Nova Scotia’s Disability Support Program who choose to live in a shared home are matched with a provider in their community. Providers are paid for the support and for room and board from the participant’s individualized funding.

Every match is based on individual needs, interests, routines and expectations. Providers may help participants prepare meals, get to and from work or keep track of appointments. In some cases, participants live quite independently; in others, support is a more integrated part of daily life.

The program is delivered by established disability support service providers who co-ordinate locally with support from the government and Nova Scotia Community Living Organizations. Local co-ordinating organizations are responsible for screening providers, facilitating matches and providing ongoing support to the provider and the participant.

Recruitment is now underway for potential HomeShare providers. More information is available at: www.HomeShareNS.ca

12/23/2025

Another year of amazing donations by our YACRO employees...😊

10/30/2025

https://yacro.com/2025/10/29/paddling_towards_inclusion/

Over the summer, YACRO had the incredible opportunity to partner with the Southwest Paddlers Association to launch an adaptive paddling program that opened new possibilities for the people we support. What began as an idea to connect individuals with the outdoors has grown into a meaningful experien...