YOTO in the News

Nonprofit to celebrate 25 years of helping teens


April 3, 2011

Jessica Galow's experience with Youth On Their Own, also known as YOTO, has come full circle, from graduate to volunteer. She's bringing the support given her 13 years ago back around as chairwoman of the committee for the local nonprofit's 25th Birthday Bash and fundraiser, Talk of the Town, on April 16.

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Roofers to Host Bowling Fundraiser for YOTO


June 20, 2010

Members of the Arizona Roofing Contractors Association are all about building - not only roofs, but also futures - and they are asking for help with their next project. No experience is required and no tools are necessary to join the Seventh Annual "Raising the Roof for Youth on Their Own" Charity Bowling Tournament July 10 at Golden Pin Lanes, 1010 W. Miracle Mile.

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Group Helps Kids Who Want to Succeed


February 14, 2010

Barbara Bardach and other volunteers for Youth on Their Own want to do more than generate some buzz at Talk of the Town on March 6 - they want to raise $100,000 to provide a helping hand for kids trying to help themselves.

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The Desert Leaf


YOTO students celebrate their graduation. February 1, 2009

Look at Mary Gruensfelder-Cox clapping, hooting, and whistling at nearly every high-school graduation in town every May. How many kids does she have, anyway?

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YOTO Named Small Nonprofit Organization of the Year


Non-Profit & Corporate Responsibility Awards December 3, 2008

Arizona Business Magazine, in partnership with the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, presented its inaugural Non-Profit and Corporate Responsibility Awards. The ceremony was held Dec. 2, at the Ritz-Carlton Phoenix and was hosted by NewsChannel 3 Morning News Anchor Olivia Fierro.

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My Own Heart Needs to Hear It


Marian Conrad Lalonde April 12, 2006

A UA law student's difficult childhood led to her work with children and teens.

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Urgent Alert!

Youth On Their Own supports the high school graduation and continued success of homeless youth by providing financial assistance, basic human needs and guidance.

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Urgent Alert to All!

Recently, the Youth On Their Own office was notified that teens/youth identifying themselves as YOTO students were canvasing local neighborhoods, requesting monetary donations door–to-door. If this should occur, please DO NOT give money or anything else to these people and notify the police immediately!

Youth On Their Own students and organization do not solicit “door-to-door” and Youth On Their Own students do not canvas neighborhoods. Donations made to Youth On Their Own are made directly to YOTO either by mail, at yoto.org, or at YOTO events.

We thank you for your continued support and urge you to exercise caution when anyone comes to your door for a donation.

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