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More generosity from the PATH Interscholastic Leadership Team
The PATH Interscholastic Leadership Team (PILT) visited us once again bearing gifts. This time they brought sleeping bags, journals, socks, hygiene kits, and first-aid items collected through various drives, projects, and fundraisers at their schools.
Minori (next to Ms. Burg) supported ...
Katy Long inspires homeless youth to express themselves through art
In 2023 Katy joined StandUp for Kids - Tucson to provide guidance and art supplies for young people attending an event at The Center. Inspiring youth to dream big, one young man decided to begin a collaborative piece. Only a few weeks later we received additional art kits in the mail to share ...
Transgender Homeless Youth Deserve to Live Full Lives
On March 31st, International Day of Transgender Visibility will celebrate transgender people around the world while raising awareness of the systemic prejudice they can receive. In a society where acceptance and support can be scarce, transgender people are disproportionately affected by ...
Showers at The Center
On the first Wednesday of every month beginning at 12:00 noon Pima County pulls a shower truck into the back yard of the center. Youth and young adults 24 and under can pick up some clean clothes in the center and enjoy a hot private shower in peace. Volunteers provide food and fun after they ...