Homeless Youth Connection

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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.

✨The holidays are a time for joy, surprises, and the excitement of unwrapping something special. This season, we want yo...
10/16/2026

✨The holidays are a time for joy, surprises, and the excitement of unwrapping something special. This season, we want young people experiencing homelessness to experience that magic, too. ❤️

We need your help to make it happen.

Through HYC's Holiday Magic campaign, we're preparing gift bags filled with gift cards, treats, and little surprises to help youth feel seen, valued, and celebrated. But we can't do it without you.

There are three ways you can help:

🎁 Prepare a Holiday Gift Bag filled with gift cards, treats, and little surprises.
💌 Donate gift cards so HYC can prepare a special bag on your behalf.
✨ OR give online and let the HYC team shop and prepare a gift bag for you.

Online donations are due November 13, while physical gift bags and donated gift cards are due December 1. Please share this post and help us spread the word!

Learn more and give: hycaz.org/holiday-giving-2026/

We're looking for donations of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash! 🧴🫧Products for a variety of hair types and textures ...
10/13/2026

We're looking for donations of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash! 🧴🫧Products for a variety of hair types and textures are especially appreciated, including products designed for curly, coily, and naturally textured hair.

For your convenience, you can shop directly from HYC’s Amazon Wishlist, but donations of other brands are welcome, too! To coordinate a donation drop-off, please contact Kate Blosser at [email protected].

Every donation helps us meet the individual needs of the youth we serve!
📦Wishlist: https://bit.ly/4fjm986

A big thank-you Penrose Academy for spending time at HYC yesterday! Their team helped sort and count hygiene donations a...
10/07/2026

A big thank-you Penrose Academy for spending time at HYC yesterday! Their team helped sort and count hygiene donations and organize inventory—and they’re also gearing up for a hygiene drive and their fourth year supporting HYC youth through Holiday Magic.

We’re grateful for partners who keep finding ways to support our youth all year long. Thank you, Penrose! ✨

The holidays are better when we celebrate together. Get ready for an evening of tamales, holiday cheer, music and commun...
10/01/2026

The holidays are better when we celebrate together. Get ready for an evening of tamales, holiday cheer, music and community as we celebrate the season!

Join us for HYC's Holly Jolly Tamale Party
📅December 10, 2026 | 6–9 PM
📍Elizabeth’s Venue, Phoenix

✨ Want to know more? Visit the link in our bio or hycaz.org/tamale-party for event details and ways to get involved.

We’ll see you there! 🎄

🎓 FAFSA season is here — but knowing where to start isn't always easy. For many young people, going to college starts wi...
09/30/2026

🎓 FAFSA season is here — but knowing where to start isn't always easy. For many young people, going to college starts with a big question: How will I pay for it? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important first step in exploring financial aid, but completing the application can feel overwhelming, especially for youth experiencing homelessness.

Earlier this year, HYC Youth Coaches had the opportunity to participate in the U.S. Department of Education’s beta testing of the new 2027–28 FAFSA. The experience gave our team an early look at the application and, more importantly, another opportunity to help youth navigate the process.

📚 Read our latest blog at hycaz.org to learn more about what youth may encounter during the process and how HYC Youth Coaches help them take the next step.

Want to know what’s happening at HYC? Stay in the loop with youth stories, upcoming events, HYC updates, and ways you ca...
09/29/2026

Want to know what’s happening at HYC?
Stay in the loop with youth stories, upcoming events, HYC updates, and ways you can make a difference.
💌 Visit hycaz.org and sign up for our emails at the bottom of our homepage.

What began as a volunteer opportunity at HYC for Gary and his granddaughter, Braelyn, became a tradition they’ve carried...
09/28/2026

What began as a volunteer opportunity at HYC for Gary and his granddaughter, Braelyn, became a tradition they’ve carried with them for years. Now, they’re joined by Emma — continuing a family tradition of showing up, serving youth experiencing homelessness, and making a difference. 💙

Read their story at hycaz.org/blog/.

🍂 Fall has officially arrived, and the holidays will be here before we know it!For many of us, the holiday season means ...
09/25/2026

🍂 Fall has officially arrived, and the holidays will be here before we know it!
For many of us, the holiday season means making lists, planning gatherings, and looking forward to traditions with the people we love. For a young person experiencing homelessness, a thoughtful gift can mean something more: a reminder that someone remembered them, thought of them, and wanted to make their holiday a little brighter.

That’s why Holiday Magic Starts Now at HYC!

You can be part of that magic by sponsoring an HYC youth this holiday season. Whether you fill a holiday gift bag, donate gift cards, or make an online donation and let our team do the shopping, your generosity can help a young person feel remembered and cared for this holiday season.

Sponsorships are time-sensitive, so please sign up soon!

Learn More/Sponsor a Youth at hycaz.org

SAVE THE DATE! Something Holly Jolly is cooking at HYC… Join us for the Holly Jolly Tamale Party, inspired by Bobby Barn...
09/22/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Something Holly Jolly is cooking at HYC…

Join us for the Holly Jolly Tamale Party, inspired by Bobby Barnes, on:
📅 Thursday, December 10, 2026
🕕 6–9 PM
📍 Elizabeth’s Venue | Phoenix

Come hungry and celebrate the season while supporting youth experiencing homelessness.

🎟️ Tickets are $125 per person
✨ Sponsorship opportunities available!
Learn more: hycaz.org/tamale-party/

What can cause a young person to miss school?For youth experiencing homelessness, the answer may have little to do with ...
09/21/2026

What can cause a young person to miss school?
For youth experiencing homelessness, the answer may have little to do with whether they want to be in the classroom.

A youth may be moving between homes, not have access transportation, going without enough food or appropriate clothing, lacking school supplies, or trying to manage the stress and uncertainty that can come with not having stable housing. These barriers can make getting to school—and staying focused once they arrive—much more difficult.

This Attendance Awareness Month, we’re highlighting an important part of the conversation: improving attendance means understanding what may be happening outside the classroom, too.

Learn more at: https://hycaz.org/school-attendance/

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

Opening Hours

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

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+16028474300

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