Homeless Youth Connection

Homeless Youth Connection Helping Arizona’s homeless youth break barriers, graduate & thrive. 90% stay in school; 95% of seniors graduate or re-enroll. Learn more at hycaz.org.

We provide housing, case management & emotional support. Our vision is that homelessness will not limit a youth’s opportunity for a successful future.

✨ Holiday Magic starts now! ✨The holidays may feel far away, but creating special moments for HYC youth takes planning.F...
09/04/2026

✨ Holiday Magic starts now! ✨The holidays may feel far away, but creating special moments for HYC youth takes planning.

For many youth experiencing homelessness, there may not be a gift waiting to be unwrapped this Christmas. You can help change that. This year, you can sponsor a youth for $125.

✨ Three ways to make the magic happen:
🎁 Create a holiday gift bag
🎁 Bring $125 in gift cards and let HYC fill the bag
🎁 Give $125 and let HYC do the shopping

PLEASE let us know if you’re planning to sponsor a youth—whether through a full or partial sponsorship—so we can make sure every youth has a Holiday Magic gift bag this year. Sponsorships are time-sensitive, so sign up soon!

For more information visit: hycaz.org/holiday-giving-2026/

🎒 Back-to-school readiness sometimes goes beyond school supplies. For youth experiencing homelessness, access to healthc...
08/28/2026

🎒 Back-to-school readiness sometimes goes beyond school supplies. For youth experiencing homelessness, access to healthcare, counseling, and trusted adults can help them feel cared for, stay engaged in school, and keep working toward their goals.

Sometimes, that support looks like helping a youth get an eye exam or glasses. Sometimes, it means connecting them with someone to talk to.

When youth have the support and resources they need, they have more room to focus on school, their goals, and what comes next. That's what HYC makes possible.

Want to learn more or help make this support possible? Visit hycaz.org.

The right tools can make a big difference in the classroom. This back-to-school season, we’re collecting TI-84 or TI-89 ...
08/26/2026

The right tools can make a big difference in the classroom. This back-to-school season, we’re collecting TI-84 or TI-89 scientific calculators for HYC youth. Your gift can help remove a practical barrier to education.

Want to help make a moment of support possible? Learn more about our Back-to-School Wishlist and how you can help by visiting the link in our bio or hycaz.org/in-kind-donations/

🍿 Snacks. Friends. Spider-Man. 🕷️Between school, work, housing, and figuring out what comes next, HYC youth have a lot o...
08/24/2026

🍿 Snacks. Friends. Spider-Man. 🕷️
Between school, work, housing, and figuring out what comes next, HYC youth have a lot on their plates. So sometimes, we make space for something simple: a movie, snacks, friends, and a chance to have fun. Recently, youth at the Hatcher Transitional Living Program, enjoyed a Spider-Man movie outing complete with a pre-party – a reminder that youth experiencing homelessness deserve moments to laugh, make memories, and just be kids. Sometimes, a good moment is enough.

🎒 As HYC youth head back to high school, college, and other next steps, having the freedom to choose what they need and...
08/19/2026

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As HYC youth head back to high school, college, and other next steps, having the freedom to choose what they need and what feels like them matters. Shopping for school essentials and personal items can help build confidence, dignity, and independence.

Learn more about our Back-to-School Wishlist and how you can help: hycaz.org/in-kind-donations/

Happy National Nonprofit Day! Today, we’re celebrating the people and moments that make the work of HYC possible.Recentl...
08/17/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day!

Today, we’re celebrating the people and moments that make the work of HYC possible.

Recently, youth at our Hatcher Transitional Living Program, created vision boards as a way to explore their goals, express themselves creatively, and imagine what they want their futures to look like.

As staff talked with youth throughout the activity, they shared dreams of traveling the world, becoming financially independent, finding confidence, and so much more. Just as importantly, they shared ideas, encouraged one another, and created space to dream together.

We’re grateful for the staff, volunteers, donors, partners, and community members who help create those moments. You help make momentum possible. 💙

🎒 Getting to school, work, appointments, and essential resources can be a challenge when reliable transportation isn’t...
08/12/2026

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Getting to school, work, appointments, and essential resources can be a challenge when reliable transportation isn’t available. For some HYC youth, that means relying on public transportation or sharing a vehicle with family members.

This week, we’re looking for:
🚌 Donations toward transportation support
⛽ QT gas gift cards

Gas gift cards can help ease transportation costs for youth and families who rely on a vehicle, while financial donations allow HYC to purchase bus passes.

Learn more about our Back-to-School Wishlist and how you can help here: https://hycaz.org/in-kind-donations/

Moment Makers in Action 🤝Sometimes, creating momentum starts with something as simple as a bake sale. 🧁🍪 The women of Go...
08/07/2026

Moment Makers in Action 🤝

Sometimes, creating momentum starts with something as simple as a bake sale. 🧁🍪 The women of Gold Canyon United Methodist Church raised nearly $1,000 through a community bake sale to support youth experiencing homelessness. They then traveled more than an hour to visit HYC, learn about our programs, meet one of our recent graduates, and see firsthand how their generosity is making a difference.

Every act of kindness—big or small—can create momentum. Thank you for being Moment Makers and helping HYC youth stay focused in school and building a brighter future.

Whether it's hosting a bake sale, volunteering your time, organizing a donation drive, becoming a monthly donor, or simply sharing our mission, you can be a Moment Maker. Learn more about how to get involved at hycaz.org.

As students head back to school, many youth experiencing homelessness are balancing classes, work, and the uncertainty o...
08/05/2026

As students head back to school, many youth experiencing homelessness are balancing classes, work, and the uncertainty of where their next meal will come from.

This week, we’re looking for:
🍎 Grocery gift cards
🍔 Restaurant gift cards (McDonald’s, Chipotle, Taco Bell, and Chick-fil-A)

Gift cards provide youth with access to food so they can focus on school, work, and building their future, not where they'll find their next meal. By becoming a Moment Maker, you can help provide resources that remove barriers and help youth prepare for the school year.

Learn more about our Back-to-School Wishlist and how you can help:
hycaz.org/in-kind-donations/

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Education is possible — even when housing is uncertain. The McKinney-Vento Act helps protect the educational rights of y...
08/04/2026

Education is possible — even when housing is uncertain. The McKinney-Vento Act helps protect the educational rights of youth experiencing homelessness by removing barriers that can prevent them from staying in school.

At HYC, we help youth experiencing homelessness overcome challenges by providing support, resources, and connections that help them stay on track toward graduation and their future goals. Learn more about HYC and who we serve at hycaz.org.

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9100 N. 2nd Street, Suite 301
Phoenix, AZ
85020

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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