Youth on Their Own
Youth on Their Own
1660 N. Alvernon Way (520) 293-1136 Tucson, AZ 85712 www.yoto.org Elizabeth Slater, Chief Executive Officer Youth on Their Own (YOTO), a Tucson based non-profit agency is dedicated to support the high school graduation and continued success of homeless youth by providing
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YOTO Statistics for July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
Homeless Students Served: 2,054 in 71 area schools
$681,576 - Stipends issued for Good Grades and Attendance 275 High School Seniors Graduated , 3,948 - Mini-Mall visits 1,016 Bus Passes issued.
The YOTO facility offers students a study area with computers to complete homework, and a Mini-Mall to get needed food supplies and personal hygiene items.
$681,576 - Stipends issued for Good Grades and Attendance 275 High School Seniors Graduated , 3,948 - Mini-Mall visits 1,016 Bus Passes issued.
The YOTO facility offers students a study area with computers to complete homework, and a Mini-Mall to get needed food supplies and personal hygiene items.
HOW CAN WE HELP DURING COVID-19?
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A Recent YOTO GRADUATE |
YOTO’s newly established Mini-Mall at 1642 N. Alvernon Way has an ongoing need for the following items:
Macaroni & cheese, Soups & chili, Canned Pasta, Spaghetti sauce & pasta, Ramen Cup of noodles, Cereal, Rice, Canned meats (tuna & chicken), Peanut Butter & jelly, Canned fruits, Potato Side dishes. New Regular Size Personal Care Products, Deodorant, Razors, Shaving Cream, Soap, Shampoo & Conditioner, Toilet Paper, Toothpaste & toothbrushes. $25 Gift Cards (Used for Emergency Student Needs) Walmart, Target or Fry’s. Undergarments (Sized to Fit 13-21 Year Olds) Women’s underwear Boxers (no briefs, please) Socks (short/ankle to wear with athletic shoes) Men’s crew socks. Back To School Backpacks YOTO has a drive in late summer to provide backpacks to students as they start a new school year. A donation of $25 will purchase a backpack with basic school supplies. Larger donations will be used to add additional items to a backpack to make it suitable for either a middle school or high school student. INSPIRATIONAL CARD MAKING AT VALLEY PRES JOIN US on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 1 PM in Classroom 1 at church to make cards of inspiration for YOTO students. They need over 1,000 notes each month to include with stipend checks. |
YOTO Students talk about their experiences in video below
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Mission Committee Contact Mary Horn can be reached at mmhorn@me.com.
Find out more by clicking on www.yoto.org to visit their site.