Youth on Their Own hosts a free market, the mini mall, for homeless youth in Pima county. Items available to students include hygiene products such as: shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, razors, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, and more. The mall also offers a variety of non-perishable food items such as canned goods, cereal, granola bars, and pasta. [...]
Tucson is such a generous community. I knew that given the opportunity, when people found out about the great work YOTO is doing, they would step up and want to help. Kira Geddes, Owner of Casa Kira As local jewelry studio owner Kira Geddes sees it, having a positive impact on her community is part [...]
"I felt alone and hopeless. I didn't think I would make it through high school, because of that loneliness." ~Rachel Olalde, YOTO Alum/Student Ambassador and UA Sophomore This past week, YOTO's Bethany Neumann and YOTO Alum/Student Ambassador Rashel Olalde were interviewed for AZPM. They discussed the challenges of being a homeless youth and the support [...]
