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- EIN 27-3182999
- info@hycaz.org
- 602-847-4300
- 224 East Hatcher Road Phoenix AZ 85020 USA
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Youth Development Programs
Mission: To eliminate barriers to graduation for homeless youth and create lasting solutions for a successful future through community support and increased awareness.
Target demographics: Youth experiencing homelessness, 13–21 years of age, who attend high school
Direct beneficiaries per year: During the 2021-2022 school year, HYC served a total of 513 students
Geographic areas served: Maricopa County and Flagstaff, Arizona
Programs: HYC offers a comprehensive services program that engages high school-aged youth who are experiencing homelessness. HYC assists them in overcoming barriers to completing high school, graduating and creating a plan for their future. Each youth is identified by their school as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act. Youth are without a stable home and homeless through no fault or choice of their own. Together with educators, government agencies, and community partners, HYC helps youth experiencing homelessness find their strengths and hope for a successful future. HYC is a program that provides preventative measures to assist youth experiencing homelessness with the tools and resources to achieve a successful and positive future.