SCCF 2025 GRANT RECIPIENTS

The Amphi Foundation was established in 1983 and serves 12,000 + students in the Amphi School District (minority enrollment 60%, 30% economically disadvantaged). They offer a variety of programs and services including a clothing bank, a Shoes to Smiles shoe shopping program, and a variety of other education related programs such as academic travel stipends and educational home outreach efforts that support Nash and Keeling elementary (over 90% non-white and 90% economically disadvantaged)

Academic Travel Stipends / ECHO (Educational Community Home Outreach) The Academic Travel Stipend offers high risk students the opportunity for transformative experiences that foster educational success, self-improvement and personal development. The students that participate in this program have inspirational experiences that allows them to envision a brighter future while building self confidence and teamwork skills. ECHO provides high risk students with before and after school and summer opportunities at no cost to encourage the love of learning and break down educational barriers.

Surveys are conducted with students, families, and educators to understand the impact of the travel stipend on their academic journey. ECHO participants had a 11% increase in English language assessment scores and a 8% increase in math assessment scores.

www.amphifoundation.org

The Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation strives to create opportunities, build self esteem and empower youth in Arizona foster care so that they have the best opportunity to transition to adulthood successfully. Youth in foster care are considered an at-risk and in need group.

The program title is named “Childhood Activities Program for Youth in Pima County Foster Care. Tucson Unified Preview School District enrolls the most foster children of any Arizona school districts with 1087 children. All of these foster children are eligible to participate in Child Enrichment Activities. This program positively impacts educational success and improves the quality of life.

Activities and purchased items include bikes, camps, lessons, school supplies, books, car seats, driver license fees, tutoring services and more.

Outcomes are evaluated using a tool completed by caregivers, caseworkers, and CASA (court appointed special volunteers). Respondents rate observed changes in children on a 5 point Likert scale, focusing on academics, self esteem and behavior. In 2023 results showed:

• 53% of children had significant academic improvement
• 64% experiences significant self esteem growth
• 52% demonstrated significant behavioral improvement

www.azafap.org

AVIVA focuses on the needs of foster care children. These children are at risk of experiencing homelessness, delays in academic achievement, school dropout, teen pregnancy, substance abuse and more. The goal of AVIVA is to stabilize families and create healthy environments in which children flourish and experience wellness and academic success while preventing or minimizing trauma and homelessness.

The Grant will support purchases of backpacks, supplies for back to school, an emergency closet and a holiday drive (benefits 3000 in greater Tucson).

Measurable academic outcomes were not provided in the grant application. Currently internal evaluation procedures are used which include reviewing behavioral notes, satisfaction surveys and audits as required by government contracts

www.avivatucson.org

The mission of BBBSSA is to pair screen “Bigs” and “Littles” to create and support 1:1 mentoring relationships that can ignite the power of youth. Many of the youth served are living in poverty, facing adversity without a stable adult role model.

SCCF funds will help support the cost of recruiting new volunteers, pairing mentors and finding ways to stay connected with mentors.

There were no changes in measurable outcomes versus prior years. Nationally the BBBS outcome survey results claim improvement or maintenance in educational experiences (97%), academic performances (92%), social competence (92%), school connectedness (80%), etc.

www.soazbigs.org

BGCT is a leading youth development organization offering quality after school care for children ages 7-18. They focus on 3 outcomes – academic success, good character and healthy lifestyles. They serve almost 4200 boys/girls.

The SCCF grant will support their summer academic enrichment initiatives. The summer program will impact 5 clubhouses that each serve as a hub for learning and exploration. The summer program focuses on a blend of classroom based academic sessions, hands on projects, and reinforcement based field trips.

BGCT tracks key performance measures, aligning with best practices in outcomes based evaluation. They monitor program effectiveness and participant engagement and collaborations with local businesses and schools. BGCT stated they will provide a comprehensive impact report to SCCF (I requested this report on 3/1/25)

www.bgctucson.org

The mission of BTMT is to strengthen communities by nurturing intentional spaces for boys and men to practice honest and mindful relationships. They foster emotional well being, and promote healthy masculinity through group mentoring programs.They focus on Title I schools, high risk neighborhoods, community centers and Juvenile Detention Centers in the greater Tucson area.

The mentoring program has a prolonged and sustained engagement that develops connections and frequent reinforcement. The structured weekly talking circles foster open communications, empathy, and accountability. BTMT strives to make a measurable and lasting impact on those served and believes they ultimately help participants overcome challenges and achieve their potential.

BTMT utilizes an evaluation framework that includes both qualitative and quantitative data collection. Pre and post surveys assess participants’ emotional health, communication skills and conflict resolution abilities. Data from recent surveys (date of last survey not specified) indicate that 78% of youth report feeling more hopeful about their future and 76% feel more comfortable sharing their thoughts, reflecting improvements in emotional literacy and resilience. Academic outcomes- program participants demonstrate improved academic engagement with measurable increases in attendance and GPA. (In a follow up email exchange with BTMT on 3/2 – they informed us that in a self reported survey of participants – 7% of youth participants reported improved academic performance. They are actively working with school districts to obtain data and substantiate their assumptions)

www.btmtucson.com

Casa de los Ninos offers services to support at risk families of all ages, races and genders by providing child abuse prevention programs and assistance. They offer home assistance, visitation services, early childhood education, crisis intervention and case management. They prioritize serving families who live in poverty and in communities that are chronically under-resourced.

The Kelly Early Education Center is committed to high quality education that will prepare students to be successful in kindergarten and beyond, and be developed to be socially and developmentally prepared to form healthy relationships and social connections. About 80% of households attending the Center use DES subsidies. The Center has a specific dedicated focus to families that live in poverty, need trauma involved care, and /or whose children may exhibit disruptive or challenging behaviors that might lead to expulsion from other programs.

The Center uses 2 evidence based assessments (Ages in Stages Questionnaire – ASQ) that track communications, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving and personal and social skills. These assessments are critical to help identify developmental delays or potential disabilities.

www.casadelosninos.org

The Children’s Museum of Tucson (CMT) provides fun, low cost, play based, interactive, hands-on learning and experiences. A grant will provide for museum visits, transportation and admission and outreach trips to children in Head Start Programs (programs are expected to reach 700 children).

Adventure Learning Tours and outreach in Pima County (ALTO). The ALTO program makes learning accessible for students in Southern Az. CMT can go to locations to reach the areas with the highest needs, sometimes using the Mobile Outreach Vehicle. Through ALTO, CMT educational staff provide guided lessons and materials to students to complete Science Technology Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) experiments.

No specific measurement data was presented in the grant. Outputs include number of participants, tours /outreach events, to name a few. Programs may be evaluated on outcome-based evaluations by tracking attendees, feedback surveys and observation of engagement.

www.childrensmuseumtucson.org

EEF provides resources to expand and enrich student learning in the TUSD by offering educational opportunities for underprivileged students while supporting their well being.

The project title is named Interscholastic Support Services. The EEF is the only organization within TUSD that offers financial assistance for sports fees, ensuring that students from all backgrounds have equal opportunity to engage in interscholastic sports within TUSD.

One of the most significant benefits of sports involvement is the cultivation of leadership abilities and teamwork. They learn the value of effective communication, decision making, and motivating others. Other skill enhancements may include resilience, perseverance, creativity, innovation and learning from adversity and growing from it.

EEF will survey students’ guardians to ask about how the student benefited from sports and the level of academic success. Other measurement data was not listed in the grant provided.

www.eeftucson.org

The Girl Scouts Leadership Experience promotes enthusiastic exploration of 4 core programmatic pillars (STEM, entrepreneurship, the outdoors and life skills while equipping young girls with vital skills to be independent and successful adults.

This grant will focus on growing and enhancing the STEM program in the school based program at 23 local school sites. GSSOAZ conducts after school and lunch programs and there is a growing list of schools requesting their program. STEM curriculum, designed for and by girls , augments classroom learning with subjects such as critical reasoning, problem solving,tech literacy. Funding from the SCCF will be used to help underwrite the cost of Program Facilitators (GSSOAZ receives no financial support from GSUSA)

Same as last year, the grant submission has listed no measurable data. GSSOAZ stated they are doing groundbreaking work in developing an evaluation system and striving to better identify and evaluate activities/outputs and short and long term outcomes.

www.girlscoutssoaz.org

Higher Ground was the first to implement a Community School model in Arizona. They created Restart SMART, a research driven, data focused and relationship centered approach to reaching individualized community sustainability. Restart SMART is in each of their 7 schools located in neighborhoods that are recognized as Most Vulnerable in the Tucson and Pima County Housing Study.

A Restart START program is used at schools that partner with Higher Ground. Each team has a Student Support Specialist, Family Support Specialist and a Site Director. Each of these roles carries out strategies designed to achieve educational success, improve quality of life, stabilize home environments and overall youth development.

Higher Ground utilizes evidence based practices and data driven decision making to ensure that interventions are both effective and adaptable. Their Restart SMART Quality Assessment (RSQA) validates the strategy’s effectiveness by assessing its impact on students, families and schools in high trauma, high poverty communities. No measurable outcomes were presented in this grant request.

www.higherground.me

ICS is a social service organization whose mission is to help people achieve stable, healthy and independent lives. ICS’s services are in 3 main categories: emergency assistance, life advancement, and senior services. ICF utilizes the SCCF grant for its Youth Enrichment Support (YES) initiatives.

80% of families who turn to ICS live at or below the federal poverty level. YES recipients are children of those participating in ICS’s life advancement program. YES pays for sports fees, uniforms, after school enrichment programs, tutoring and technology in addition to other activities.YES assistance ranges from $250 to $450 per request and they expect to serve over 100.

ICS tracks the number of children served, the number of requests that ICS was able to meet and the program or activity that a child was able to engage in because of YES. ICS states they have limited capacity to conduct analysis on the effectiveness of programs and relies on national benchmarks for measures of success.

www.icstucson.org

JA strives to give students the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money, plan for the future, and make smart academic, career and economic choices – delivered by volunteer mentors with hands-on, age-appropriate programs. Seventy two percent of Tucson area students served come from very low income families.

The JA program is a well known and reputable organization and is focused on career and financial literacy for high school students. In 2023 JA launched new programming at Edge School, but JA has not provided new information on how funds would be utilized in 2025. (I sent an email requesting more data if possible.) We are assuming the 2025 grant request is for ongoing programs.

JA strives to prepare students for the workforce while motivating them to graduate high school, minimize drop out rates and maximize lifelong financial security. Key outcomes are to demonstrate an average knowledge gain of at least 20% at the conclusion of the program and demonstrate an understanding of critical financial literacy and workforce readiness.

www.jaaz.org

The programs at Literacy Connects utilize high school students to coach children in reading and creative expression. K-2 children reading below grade level get paired with high school students in career and technical education programs. The Reading Seed initiative is unique among other one-to-one reading programs in that it takes a student centered strengths based approach with a focus on developing students’ identities as readers and learners.

Last year (2023-24), Literacy Connects was able to partner with Desert View HS and Los Ninos Elementary. Also in January 2024, they expanded to Sunnyside HS and Los Amigos Elementary School. This year the Project is successfully underway at all 4 schools. With the investment from SCCF they would expand to an additional high school and elementary school. An integral part of the Reading Seed intervention is providing students, at each coaching session, with a free book to take home and build personal libraries.

By providing new quality and culturally appropriate books for the high school mentors to use in their sessions with children, and in turn mentors give the books to the mentees the next year. This process allows both the teens and the children to be engaged and interested. Literacy Connects will evaluate the Project thru standardized test data of elementary school in the program, teacher surveys, and interviews with the high school interns. Test data will be analyzed in the summer of 2025. They anticipate that a minimum of 80% of high school interns will report improved practical career readiness skills in teaching as well as building soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem solving. Also the 2025 analysis, based on previous years’ outcomes, is projected to show students will significantly increase their reading benchmarks.

www.literacyconnects.org

Earn to Learn strives to empower low to moderate income students to achieve the dream of a post secondary education. The model is anchored by a matched savings scholarship program, serving to make college financially affordable. Nearly 40% of students at or below the poverty level who are accepted to Arizona’s public higher education institutions never enroll citing cost as the single greatest factor in their decision. The Earn to Learn Financial Wellness Program and success coaching work together to help students access opportunities to get support Pell eligible students and access other valuable resources.

SCCF funding will support coaching programs that assist students in building financial wellness, promote college readiness and provide workforce development training opportunities. Earn to Learn provides multiple resources to needy students so they can cover unexpected costs that might contribute to students dropping out. Earn to Learn needs funding to maintain or expand their coverage in the upcoming year.

Earn to Learn uses an electronic management system to track, monitor and report student outcomes. This data management system enables them to measure and evaluate funding sources, monitor participant activity and savings, track services and referral, etc.

www.earntolearn.org

MWFB’s mission is to promote early literacy in limited resource areas of Southern Az by providing children (birth – 5 years) with an opportunity to fall in love with books and reading. By utilizing Story School twice per week, a multi-generational model, whereby children and parents learn together simultaneously, both gain critical skills. In 2024, only 24% of economically disadvantaged students passed the statewide reading assessment.

MWFB utilizes the SCCF funds to maintain and grow their reach for disadvantaged children. They incorporate programs that help people get on track and stay on track and take advantage of educational opportunities. The goal of MWFB in 2025 is to provide early literacy skills, resources and tools for 500 unduplicated children by June 2026. Families that enroll in Story School have the opportunity to receive 22 high quality, culturally responsive children’s books to build their home library.

Additionally through the bilingual MWFB app, families are engaged in evidence based early literacy and related STEM activities.

“Anticipated outcomes, based on those reached in prior years”, are:

• At least 90% of children in the program will gain emergent literacy and language skills
• At least 855 of children will develop positive approaches to learning
• At least 90% of parents / caregivers will gain the skills to share books more effectively
• At least 90% of parents will gain strategies to encourage their children’s curiosity through hands on play and STEM learning

www.makewayforbooks.org

The mission of OFS is to eliminate homelessness and strengthen our community.They do this by pairing housing interventions with wraparound support (case management, life skills, parenting, and educational /employment resources). The “Our Family Youth Housing Program” is designed for teens and young adults (12-24) experiencing homelessness. Their programs seek to intervene early in the lives of teens experiencing homelessness or housing instability with safe housing and support.

OFS provides a robust array of programs which includes rent and utility assistance, intensive case management, increased access to medical and behavioral services via service linkages, assistance with locating job training and employment opportunities. OFS uses a highly successful scattered site housing model, enabling participants to choose housing near school, work or other supportive environments. Funding also supports their Reunion House – a 20 bed temporary shelter that supports teens (12-17), offering safety and stability for runaway, homeless and street youth while providing round the clock supervision, basic food, clothing and hygiene and medical and behavioral health services.

Since implementing the scattered site housing model, their success rates have doubled, and they now see on average more than 90%of participants achieving financial self-sufficiency and permanent housing stability, and a dramatic increase in success relative to traditional shelter programs. This year they are focused on reaching 1000 youth/young adults and making 1600 contacts with street outreach, and helping more than 500 youth escape homelessness.

Reunion House plans to provide 1500 bed nights of shelter as well as food,clothing and hygiene items. Program effectiveness is measured by the following outcomes:

• 100% of youth will receive emergency services and have their basic needs met while in the shelter program
• 85% of teens will be enrolled in school within the first 3 days of arrival at Reunion House]
• 80% of youth will transition to safe and stable living

www.ourfamilyservices.org

CCS mission is to strengthen children, adults and communities by providing help, creating hope and serving all. Providing more than 6000 annually across their services, the John Valenzuela Youth Center provides tutoring, education, social/life skill development, mentoring, gang and drug prevention, and a safe place / at-risk hours.

CCS is proposing the expansion of services to include STEAM centered academic enrichment activities and field trips during school closures / teacher service/ school breaks. The staff will receive additional training to create a conducive environment for STEAM education.

CCS will provide the following:

• STEAM educational opportunities during school breaks
• 110 children will engage in STEAM opportunities and field trips
• 90% will be able to identify STEAM education and show an increase in knowledge. Sign in sheets to track participation and activity
• 90% will show an increase in interest to pursue STEAM education beyond this project (identified by surveys)
• 90% will show an increase in critical thinking, socialization and /or academic success. (identified by surveys to parents)
• An identifiable decrease in disciplinary action and delinquency (identified by surveys)

www.ccs-soaz.org

PA’s mission is to be the leading provider of vital onsite health, education, and employment services to families, children and seniors living in affordable and workforce housing communities. They operate family resource centers in low to moderate income communities to help cultivate strong communities, positive changes and hopeful futures.

PA’s programming for this project called, “Education for Youth” is guided by evidence-based models of programs that combat the detrimental effects of poverty on youth education. Their free year round program provides a safe place to receive 1:1 tutoring, a healthy snack, connection with peers, homework assistance and a wide variety of enrichment experiences. PA also incorporates after school and summer programs, college and career readiness, Tween/ teen club, teen leadership programs and STEAM activities.

In 2025 PA expects to serve 600 youth in 7 affordable housing communities. Given past program success, they anticipate achieving the following:

• 85% will report increased knowledge of college/ trade schools opportunities, career options, eligibility requirements and financial aid options
• 80% will participate in their after school program, leading to improved academic performance and community engagement

www.project-access.org

Saavi cultivates growth and opportunity for blind people through nonvisual skills training, demonstrating that all challenges have solutions while fostering self-efficacy through empowerment and confidence. Braille literacy is of particular importance to children who are blind, but studies have shown that only 8.5% of blind persons between ages 4 and 21 identified as Braille readers. Saavi’s R.E.A.L program (Reaching empowerment Through Achievement and Learning) sets high expectations for success and teaches needed skills.

Saavi conducts assessments and subsequent individualized REAL education plan. REAL matches mentors who are blind with with children adjusting to blindness and provides additional intensive one on one tutoring and mentoring and also small group instruction after school and on Saturdays. One unique aspect of the REAL program is that instructors work with siblings and parents to teach them alternative skills in blindness.

Continued funding from SCCF will enable Saavi to serve 185 children who are blind, and their families, for a total of 295 individuals during the grant term. Saavi will provide at least 2,500 hours of direct service to meet the following objectives:

• 185 children and their families will gain increased independent living skills by the end of the program
• 100 parents/ caregivers will gain an increased level of education
• 100% of participants will gain increased education in the areas identified in their learning loss assessment (STEM, Braille literacy, etc)
• 90% will report increased levels of confidence

The evaluation methods for Saavi’s REAL program will include pre and post surveys, staff observation, parent / client satisfaction surveys, case management reports, client success stories and anecdotal evidence.

www.project-access.org

San Miguel HS exists to create a learning community where students from limited financial means have the opportunity to develop to their full potential, regardless of religious affiliation. At San Miguel, students take a full college preparatory course load while simultaneously holding internships, working in corporations and earning nearly 23% of their school tuition. San Miguel has utilized a unique system of mentoring and counseling throughout the education process, even assisting graduates in college if necessary. Graduation rates are 98% and their college acceptance rate is 100%.

Funds granted by SCCF will be used for the following activities:

• Use of Naviance software (applying for colleges and scholarships)
• Transportation and meal cards for 8 college trips
• Support for alumni in college (care packages, emergency funding,etc)
• Standardized test prep and testing
• 100% application celebration
• Decision day celebration

The following are some of the outcomes that are expected every year:

• Every student applies to several colleges / universities
• Collectively the senior class will receive a minimum of 2 college acceptances and a 100% acceptance rate
• Every student will complete and apply for at least 2 scholarship applications and collectively earn $2.5 million in financial aid
• Increase college graduation to above 45% through graduate support efforts.

www.sanmiguelcristorey.org

SARSEF works in classrooms and online providing hands-on activities challenging students to investigate real life problems, building critical thinking and problem solving skills in K-12 levels. SARSEF serves over 50,000 students annually, 25,000 directly through programs and fairs, and 25,000 more through teacher and professional development programs. SARSEF partners with Title I schools, community partners in serving students in historically marginalized populations.

SARSEF programs, held in and outside of the classroom directly connect students with STEM learning and skills. Funding requested is for the STEM Education and Outreach Programs. The SARSEF Arizona STEM Adventure reaches over 2,000 4th-8th graders. Their Roadmap to a Rockin’ Project program helps parents learn to support and coach their students through science and engineering projects.

No specific data was presented in this grant. SARSEF uses participation in elementary/high schools as an indicator of future success.

www.sarsef.org

STEP educates and empowers low income students with the knowledge, confidence and leadership skills to successfully transition to college and attain a 4 year degree. STEP serves 300 low income high schoolers each year, 80 of whom are from the Tucson area. STEP provides wilderness leadership expeditions designed to increase students’ confidence, independence and sense of personal responsibility. STEP also has a comprehensive, multi year College Prep Program to guide low income students through all aspects of the college preparation and application process. The STEP students participate in monthly workshops and 1:1 advising sessions on topics such as college readiness, test preparation, financial aid and mental health. STEP sophomores are introduced to Arizona state universities and top ranked schools nationwide. Juniors and seniors also participate in targeted specific programs to help them make the best choice on college selection and financial aid. STEP College Prep Programs Tucson Class of 2024 received 88 acceptances and were offered nearly $1.3 million in first year scholarships.

The STEP College Prep Program gives students from low income and underrepresented communities the tools they need to close Arizona’s postsecondary educational attainment gap. Students are provided extraordinary resources to prepare and select their college. The STEP application did not specify exactly how the SCCF grant would be utilized.

Although the STEP application did not list specific new expected outcomes, they did list the following expectations:

• 96% of program graduates are in college or have earned a college degree
• 10% are pursuing advanced degrees
• 50% of STEP graduates have enrolled in highly selective schools and are able to meet their full financial aid needs

www.stepexpedition.org

SB is a researched based, practical, positive and proactive framework for creating environments in which children can learn, grow and succeed. In 2014 SB opened the Las Puertas Community school . Las Puertas serves children in grades 6-10 living in the most under-resourced communities in Tucson. (47% Mexican, 38% Native). 100% qualify for free lunch.

Las Puertas’ tutoring program provides the following services for grades 6-10:

• 1:1 tutoring
• Intervention/ Plus classes for students needing additional assistance and Plus classes for more advanced learning
• Virtual programs for teens who have dropped out of school but want to earn 9th and 10th grade credits towards their high school diploma
• Career exploration
• Boys and girls groups
• Home visits
• Free clothing and shoes for all ages, household items, etc

SB quarterly benchmark test results show greater growth in grades since instituting the tutoring program. They are seeing fewer behavioral issues, suspensions due to behavior and calls to parents.They will continue to monitor academic progress and the effectiveness of tutoring based on quarterly benchmark tests.

www.strengthbuilding.org

The Edge School (2 campuses) serves high school students with substantial credit deficiencies. 60% of students who enroll at Edge have math skills at the 6th grade level or lower, and English Language Art skills at 7th grade or lower. Arizona has the 4th highest drop-out rate in the country so it is clear that additional support or attention is needed. Note that from 2020 to 2023, Edge funded counseling support through pandemic relief monies which were essential to stabilizing schools in the wake of the pandemic. The SCCF accounted for 25% of their support in the school year 23-24. Federal support in 2025 was drastically reduced resulting in the loss of $20,000 for counseling.

Edge has a “Stay in School Program” that focuses on reducing barriers in students’ lives related to mental health that will allow them to continue their education (same as prior year – no specific reference to use of 2025 funds). This program includes:

• Identification of barriers to education
• Connection with an on campus social worker
• Daily monitoring of student’s attendance (plus home visits for students with recurring absences)
• Support counseling and crisis counseling intervention
• Partnering with other Tucson nonprofits (i.e. Boys to Men, Arizona Youth Partnership)

No specific outcomes or data was referenced in the grant submission. Programs are evaluated through outcome based evaluation model which measures the following – quantitatively and qualitatively:

• On site tracking of attendees
• Feedback surveys by educators
• Observation of engagement in activities

www.edgehighschool.org

YOTO exists to help address barriers and mitigate the impact of homelessness on students’ education and support high school graduation. YOTO serves youth in grades 6-12 who attend school in Pima County. They operate in 100+ middle and high schools across Pima County.

Through the YOTO Program each year participants can receive earned academic stipends up to $350/month (based on several factors such as attendance, housing). Guidance is provided by a fully bilingual team of Program coordinators led by a licensed social worker.

Services are free to participants and are designed to help meet youth’s basic needs so they can focus less on housing instability and more on school success.YOTO students may obtain material assistance including food, clothing, school supplies and hygiene items at no cost from the YOTO mini mall.

SCCF funding will directly support 120 unique YOTO youth, and possibly many more. In 2023 -2034, they budgeted to serve 1500 youth, yet served closer to 1700. Among youth served in 2024, 91% reported that the stipend helped reduce stress and 94% reported YOTO was important in helping them graduate.

YOTO is focused on student’s consistent attendance and ability to maintain passing grades.The YOTO Program has 13 program targets related to service delivery and youth engagement that are measured and reported regularly (monthly or quarterly). Current 2025 program targets are:

• 1% of youth dropped out of school due to non attendance (goal <10%)
• 73% of youth have achieved an 85%+ monthly school attendance record (goal 70%)
• 40% of youth who missed a stipend re-engaged the following month (goal 30%)
• 90%of youth have submitted for stipends each month (goal 80%)
• 94% of Mini Mall basic need orders are entirely fulfilled (goal 50%)

www.yoto.org