YACRO

10/06/2026

Their success is measured in the difference they make.

Join us in congratulating the Non-Profit Organization of the Year nominees at the 2026 Yarmouth Business Awards, presented by RBC and Doane Grant Thornton!

From meeting local needs to bringing people together, non-profit organizations turn dedication into meaningful community impact. Behind that work are committed staff, volunteers and supporters who help our region thrive. 👏

Thank you to our category sponsor, Novatec Braids Ltd., for helping us celebrate their contributions.

🏆 Celebrate with us at the Gala on October 22 at the Mariners Centre! Book your tickets and join us in honouring the organizations and businesses making a difference across our region.

🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/2026YBA

08/20/2026

Edit: an earlier post had a mistake in the dates

06/18/2026

https://yacro.com/2026/06/15/yacro-chosen-to-provide-homeshare-services/

YACRO has been selected by the Disability Support Program as one of only two organizations in the western region that will help launch the new service area of HomeShare in Nova Scotia!

06/17/2026

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:[email protected]

03/06/2026

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