Why YOTO Serves

As a community, our strength lies in our citizens—the people that make up the fiber and quality of our town and home. Homeless, uneducated teens remain in our community. Without a high school diploma and the educational foundation to become self-sustaining, they will become homeless adults in our community. Statistics show that homelessness generates staggering negative impact on a community. It increases crime and dysfunctional behaviors that a community must deal with. Investing in homeless teens is investing in the future of Tucson, our state, nation and world! Charity does begin at home and the ripple effect of its success can span the globe, starting with one homeless student at a time in Tucson, Arizona!

For a comprehensive fact sheet on unaccompanied youth homelessness and its consequences:

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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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