This week, we’ll be sharing with you another one of YOTO’s newest staff members: Diego! Diego is one of four Program Coordinators who work one-on-one with the students enrolled in Youth On Their Own. Learn a little more about Diego and how his background in Public Health has expanded our program services for students. [...]
This week, we’ll be sharing with you one of YOTO’s newest staff members: Monika Cabrera! Monika is one of four Program Coordinators who work one-on-one with the students enrolled in Youth On Their Own. Learn a little more about Monika and how she came to become one of YOTO’s most passionate team members! “I [...]
Professionals Needed to Mentor Students For professionals who want to give back but have limited time, the Leadership Institute may be the answer. For about 15 to 20 hours over the course of a school year, mentors talk life skills with seventh- and eighth-graders at Safford K-8 School, 200 E. 13th St. The mostly [...]
This is chapter 2 of Jesus Valenzuela’s story, centered on his experiences during the second semester of his Freshmen year at the University of Arizona. Jesus is 19 years old, and is a graduate of Desert View High School in Tucson, where he was born and raised. Jesus is passionate about music, basketball, and [...]
With her connections and involvement in the Old Pueblo, one would automatically think Deb Salaiz is a native Tucsonan. Nope — she was born and raised in Southern California, but she happily embraced Tucson as her new home after moving here to work for General Dynamics, which later became Hughes Aircraft. Deb — who [...]
The YOTO Home Store was founded in October 2015 and has continued to grow ever since. All products for sale in the Home Store are donations from the community, ranging from glassware to artwork. It takes a handful of eager student interns and volunteers as well as a dedicated manager, however, to make well-loved [...]
As a young child, Glynda moved around a lot… enjoying the opportunity to visit new cities/states and meet new people! She was born in a small town in East Texas where she lived with her grandparents until she was 12. Afterwards, she moved to Gary, Indiana, to live with her mother and step-father. Glynda [...]
William, a local general dentist, has been practicing dentistry for 9 years. The Shreveport, Louisiana native came to Tucson to become a University of Arizona Wildcat. William, prior to college, had always gravitated to science-related courses and topics. As an undergraduate student, he explored multiple science and healthcare related options but enjoyed the artistic [...]
Bob grew up in suburban New York in the town of Eastchester. The middle child, Bob has been lucky to stay close with his siblings, especially his younger sister. After growing up in New York, Bob attended Georgetown University in Washington D.C. and served on the school’s Student Council with Bill Clinton! Upon graduation, [...]
Washington Federal branches across Pima County have partnered with local nonprofit Youth On Their Own and its annual “Back to School Challenge.” Now through October 1, please visit any of the below Washington Federal locations and make a donation to the cause: 1833 S. 6th Ave. in Tucson 4788 E. Sunrise Drive in Tucson [...]