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Sat November 23, 2024 Tucson, AZ 85701 US Directions
Charity Team

Youth On Their Own

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$890

Raised of $5,000

$0
$5,000

Founded in 1986, Youth On Their Own (YOTO) is a local, grassroots organization in Pima County, Arizona. Our mission is to support the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness. We are the only organization of our kind in the country.

YOTO serves Tucson and Pima County youth who are:

  • Living on their own and not under the care of a parent or legal guardian
  • Enrolled in middle or high school
  • Experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity

Youth experiencing homelessness face significant barriers to educational success. YOTO reduces these barriers in three principal ways:

  1. Financial Incentive: Youth earn a monthly financial stipend tied to their school attendance. This evidence-based academic stipend helps meet daily needs and provides an incentive for youth to stay enrolled and attend school, rather than drop out to work.
  2. Basic Needs Support: YOTO’s onsite Mini Mall and online Student Portal provide free access to basic needs supplies, like food and hygiene items, as well as transportation and technology.
  3. Motivational Guidance: YOTO offers one-on-one guidance, academic encouragement, and referrals to community partners for healthcare, housing, and more.

Impact by the numbers:

  • 1,600+ YOTO youth served annually
  • 86% graduation rate for YOTO seniors
  • $2.15 million in direct financial support to youth annually
  • 198,600+ distributed basic needs items annually
  • 100+ public and charter school partners

Top Donors

$890 Raised By 18 Donors

$150 on behalf of Pyramid Federal Credit Union
$100 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of Scott Stroming
$100 from Anonymous
$100 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Bruce Leeser
$50 on behalf of Guenevere Nelson-melby
$50 on behalf of Michelle Kinnison
$50 on behalf of Robin Kingsley
$25 on behalf of Jane Turcotte
$20 from Anonymous
$20 from Anonymous
$20 on behalf of Todd Pereira
$15 on behalf of Joseph Allison
$15 on behalf of Lee Ann Hamilton
$10 on behalf of Brad Berdine
$10 on behalf of Thomas Villa
$5 from Anonymous

Fundraisers

Brooke Blizzard
$0 Goal
Gary Bachman
$50 Goal
Heather Savage-Scott
$0 Goal
Leif Nelson-Melby
$150 Raised

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