They are the hidden ones living under a different roof each week. By no fault of their own, they are outcasts without a home. They are teens missing football games and school dances to work extra shifts to pay for another meal. They are poor and battling the world alone. “Homeless youth, is one [...]
Youth On Their Own Alumna Serves as Global Correspondent for U.S. Dept. of State Scholarship Program Tucson, AZ – Elizabeth Camarillo-Gutierrez is the epitome of a successful college student. Elizabeth is currently a junior studying philosophy, politics, and economics. This semester, she has the incredible opportunity to study abroad in the United Kingdom as [...]
We recently said goodbye to David Martin, Director of Programs, who has left YOTO to pursue other opportunities. David has been a strong advocate for students and for his staff. We appreciate his dedication to YOTO and wish him well in his new endeavors. Please join us in congratulating Daniela Zasa, Sr. Program Coordinator, [...]
Youth On Their Own is extremely fortunate to have a board of directors that believes fully in our mission and our students. Without the continual support of the board, at-risk youth in our community would not be provided the same opportunity to complete their education and better their futures. Board member Tom Hoyt was [...]
Students in Pam Perry’s MGMT 381: Management of Effective Nonprofit Organizations class ended their semester by making a real impact in the community. One of the class’s guest speakers, Jane McCullum of the Marshall Foundation, addressed the class about how funders make decisions about what nonprofits to support. “The final project for the class [...]
In 1986, Ann Young was a guidance counselor at Amphitheater High School concerned about an increasing number of homeless students. She took it upon herself to do something about it. Young’s compassion and initiative evolved into the Youth on Their Own that we know today, which has since helped over 1,500 homeless youth. It [...]
As part of their social media marketing strategy, YOTO has been utilizing Snapchat. In the interview, Kristyn Conner (Director of Development, tells us how nonprofits can make the most of Snapchat, examples of YOTO’s Snapchat marketing campaigns, what they have found difficult about using the platform, and what makes it different from other social [...]
The end is nigh! The end of the year, at least, although some of you out there might be thinking it’s also the end of the world as we know it. However you want to look at it, if you’re thinking about making an end-of-the-year, spirit-of-the-season contribution to a local nonprofit while getting a [...]
Tucson Electric Power employee volunteers are spreading cheer during the holiday season, hanging lights on parade floats and trees, lighting candles at festive events and offering up gifts. The company is committed to volunteerism and philanthropy all year long, but many TEP employees make an extra effort from November until the end of the [...]
Youth On Their Own, a Tucson nonprofit dropout-prevention agency, was recently awarded a $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant. YOTO strives to eliminate barriers to education and empower Arizona’s homeless youth to stay in school. Read more about grant here. Read more >>