Going back to school can be a challenging time for youth who are experiencing homelessness! Many YOTO youth struggle with school because they lack resources like food, hygiene products, and school supplies.
But, you can help! By making a gift to our Back to School Challenge, you can make a direct, positive impact on the lives of youth in Pima County!
This year, we are raising funds and collecting basic needs items so that the estimated 1,800 youth YOTO enrolls this year have the chance to start the school year off right!
Help YOTO youth graduate from high school by making your gift to the Back to School Challenge today!
YOTO Alumna Rashel Olalde shared how much the support of the YOTO Family meant to her when she was a youth in the program. Now a YOTO staff member, she wants to challenge you to support YOTO youth as they return to school this year!
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:
- Click here for the Back to School list.
- Make your product selection(s), and add to cart.
- 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.
- Finalize all remaining order details, review for accuracy, then place your order!
- 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 Brittany Smith, Associate Development Director, at (520) 545-0869 for more information.
