You may remember Carlos, a YOTO alumnus from the class of 2018, from our 40th birthday celebration in March. He recently shared more of his story — from navigating homelessness as a teenager to earning a business degree from the University of Arizona, and recently buying his first home.
Read more about Carlos and learn how you can support YOTO’s Back to School Challenge!

P.S.: Don’t forget that your gift to YOTO qualifies for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit! Learn more here!

You can donate via cash, check, or credit card, and you can do so online, in-person at our office, via mail, or over the phone!

1. To donate online, just click this link

2. To donate via mail, send your check payable to Youth On Their Own to 2525 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85716

3. To donate via phone, call YOTO at (520) 293-1136.

4. To donate in person, visit us at the YOTO office between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday-Friday, at 2525 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85716

Our Amazon Wish List

Want to contribute non-monetary items to our Back to School Challenge, but can’t go out shopping or drop off at our office? You can have items shipped directly to our door!

Here’s how it works:

  1. Click here for the Back to School list.
  2. Make your product selection(s), and add to cart.
  3. Upon checkout, select Youth On Their Own’s address. You may choose to add a gift receipt if you do not wish to remain anonymous.
  4. Finalize all remaining order details, review for accuracy, then place your order!
  5. The items are now on their way to the YOTO Mini Mall, and you can print your own receipt for tax purposes

Finding YOTO’s Office

The YOTO office is located at 2525 N Country Club Rd, just north of Grant on the west side of the street. Follow signs for donating to the rear of the building, ring the bell at the Donation Center, and we’ll be right with you! We are open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Feel free to call ahead to confirm – you can reach us at (520) 293-1136.


Here is a flyer you can print and use to advertise what YOTO needs! Call Rashel Olalde, Senior Development Coordinator, at (520) 288-1146 for more information.

Have more questions? Feel free to call us! For questions about holding a fundraiser or hosting a drive for YOTO, call Rashel Olalde, Senior Development Coordinator at (520) 288-1146.