"Tony"
Tony's father was an alcoholic and his mother went to prison when he was just 15. Tony looked after his younger sister and began failing in school.
Student Stories
"Letty"
Like many families in America, Leticia's family lost their home to foreclosure. They lived with Leticia's older sister where violence became the norm. Eventually, Leticia's family moved away from Tucson and left her on her own.
"Armando"
Armando, lost both parents to drug overdoses. Soon after, he was removed from his stepfather's home. At a young age, he lost the parents and siblings he knew as family.
"Monique"
When Monique was 16, her stepfather—high on PCP and other strong drugs—beat Monique badly. Her mother bailed her abusive stepfather out of jail, and left Monique without defense or resources.
"Robert"
Without food or money, Robert turned to the streets after being kicked out of his violent home. He learned to survive by staying in school and sleeping on friends' couches.
"Tina"
At 15 years old, Tina has experienced more than any person ever should. She is a survivor-one who endured hunger, fear, abandonment, and incest.
Video: "This is our Story"
These are the stories of tragedy and triumph which define many of our students lives here at Youth On Their Own.
1995 YOTO Grad Donates $250K!
Youth On Their Own sincerely thanks former YOTO student and 1995 Graduate Susanna Alvarez-Hadden and her husband Glenn Hadden for their generous donation.
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