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

Financial assistance,
Basic human needs, and
Guidance.

These motivated young people cannot depend on their parents due to parental substance abuse, death, incarceration, abuse, or extreme poverty. Today, high school graduation is a vital step toward self- sufficiency and creates the well-being and opportunities in adulthood that break the cycle of poverty and reliance on social services.

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.

HOW CAN WE HELP DURING COVID-19?

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

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.