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Causes: Homeless & Housing, Temporary Housing
Mission: Youth towers strives to ensure that disadvantaged youth become economically secure through a continuum of care that promotes a positive and productive outcome youth towers targets individuals 19-26 years old who exited foster care and 18-26 year olds who have never been in foster care but are a risk of homelessness. Youth towers goal is to help the population stay off the streets and become members of the community that contribute to the economic development of the city.
Programs: Teaches basic living skills to young people that are homelss or at risk of becoming homeless. Provide housing and hotel facilities, and provides food. Assist with public transportation though max bus passes. Provide ged preparation sessions, clothing for job interviews. Currently serving 250 young people.