It always warms our hearts when Youth On Their Own (YOTO) alumni reach out to support current YOTO youth! Having overcome so many obstacles themselves, YOTO Alumni embody the spirit of perseverance and resilience shared by our current YOTO youth! Several months ago, Roger Biede, Secretary of the Masonic Charities [...]
Requesting items from YOTO’s Mini Mall has never been easier for students thanks to the new student portal! Now more than ever, each of us has realized the importance of finding ways to connect with our community. At Youth On Their Own (YOTO), we’ve been investing in systems to improve how we serve YOTO youth [...]
Youth On Their Own - or YOTO, as it's informally called - has been helping youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County graduate from high school since 1986. Founded locally to address the dropout rate of homeless Tucson youth, YOTO continues to serve up to 2,000 young people in our community each year. Moreover, YOTO not [...]
Dear YOTO Family, Elizabeth Slater, YOTO CEO Every few years, Youth On Their Own begins a new strategic plan cycle. In July we kicked off our 2021-2024 Strategic Plan! This page contains a short summary of what we hope to accomplish in the coming years and how we'll do it. For anyone interested [...]
Sometimes, it’s hard to imagine the impact that your gift has on the life of a YOTO student. There are moments when we might wonder what a small gift can do... But your gift DOES matter! In fact, approximately 40% of YOTO’s fundraised income comes from smaller individual gifts! When our YOTO Family members come [...]
Have you ever wondered how Youth On Their Own supports youth experiencing homelessness? Who works on the frontlines to actually assist youth? The answer: YOTO’s amazing team of Program Coordinators (PCs)! Our PC Team is made up of the most resourceful, dedicated, and caring individuals you’ll find! They provide one-on-one support to YOTO youth, impacting [...]
As the summer heat rages, it’s hard to believe kids will be heading back to school soon! What exactly will school openings look like this year, and how will Youth On Their Own adapt to serve youth experiencing homelessness? For YOTO, this year brings with it new challenges, but also new opportunities as we adapt [...]
For the sixth year in a row, Tucson Subaru proudly announced that Youth On Their Own will be the Hometown Charity for the upcoming 2020 Share the Love Event! Tucson Subaru is one of YOTO’s biggest supporters. Last year’s Share the Love Event provided YOTO youth with almost $80,000 in direct support! In fact, over [...]
What do you get when you bring together two friends who share the same birthday, a love of golf, and a desire to help others? You get the 411 Golf Classic! Friends Paula Stachowski and Greg Ives started the 411 Club as a way to celebrate their birthdays – both were born on April 11, [...]
YOTO youth are truly the most resilient and awe-inspiring young people around! Even though COVID-19 cast a shadow on many end of year activities and celebrations, senior students have found a way to rise above the disappointment and focus on their bright futures. Last month we checked in with YOTO high school senior Marianna to [...]