This week, we’ll be sharing with you one of YOTO’s newest volunteers: Chris Nanos! Get to know a little more about the retired Pima County Sheriff and why he feels passionately about giving back to his community. Name: Chris Nanos Where are you from originally? I’m originally from El Paso, Texas, but I’ve lived in [...]
As July winds down, a bevy of back-to-school events offer multiple opportunities for public involvement while providing everything from free backpacks and school supplies to car seats and social services to children in need. Slated first on the calendar is the Youth On Their Own’s Back To School Challenge, which continues through Oct. 1 [...]
This week, we’ll be sharing a light-hearted volunteer spotlight on our favorite furry friend: Izzy Plecity! You may have had the opportunity to meet Izzy (who actually belongs to one of our staff members) on Fridays when she happily greets all visitors at the front door. Get to know a little more about Izzy [...]
More than four dozen businesses and four business leaders in Southern Arizona have been selected as finalists for the Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus Awards. The awards celebrate the accomplishments and innovation of Southern Arizona’s small businesses in categories such as work environment, workforce development, community stewardship, innovation, growth and leadership. The finalists for [...]
Written by Ann Young, Youth On Their Own Founder Edited by Reilly Salkowski, YOTO Volunteer “As a school counselor at Amphitheater High School in 1986, I became aware of the growing number of our students who were living from couch to couch and friend to friend. Without a stable home to live in, they [...]
31-Year-Old Nonprofit Expands Relationships & Resources to Serve More Homeless Youth Tucson, Arizona – In June 2017, Youth On Their Own (YOTO) began partnering with four local Pima County Library branches (Woods Memorial, Joel D. Valdez Main, Valencia, and Eckstrom-Columbus) to provide much-needed supplies – such as food, clothing, toiletries, and school supplies – [...]
Joan & Tom are two of YOTO’s amazing volunteers who regularly frequent the YOTO offices – Joan providing friendly customer service at the front desk, and Tom helping to restock shelves in the Mini-Mall. This fall, they’ll also be participating in YOTO’s New Caring Couriers program (more on that here). Learn a little more [...]
In May, Youth on Their Own welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors: Katina Koller and Deb Salaiz. Katina Koller was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Wisconsin, where she attended the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, earning her degree in English with a focus on communications and multicultural literature [...]
Katie is one of YOTO’s incredible volunteers whose friendly smile greets you at the front desk! Get to know Katie a little bit better… including her favorite childhood memory, her favorite quote, and why she enjoys volunteering at YOTO! Name: Katie White Originally From: The Bay Area (but has lived in Tucson for 21 years) What [...]
In 2017, YOTO was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Anthony Robbins Foundation to provide a minimum of 71 stipends to homeless youth. These stipends are based on several factors such as the timely receipt of progress reports, good attendance per each school’s standards, the number of classes in which a student is enrolled, [...]