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Homeless Youth Connection Inc
Avondale, AZ · EIN 273182999 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.hycaz.org
revenue
$1.8M
expenses
$1.6M
net assets
$1.0M
employees
25
volunteers
99
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

Homeless Youth Connection's (HYC) mission is to eliminate barriers to graduation for homeless youth and create lasting solutions for a successful future through community support and increased awareness.

profile · synthesized from sources

Homeless Youth Connection (HYC) is an Arizona-based organization that removes barriers to graduation for high school students experiencing homelessness. HYC provides case management, basic needs, educational resources, and housing assistance to help youth achieve academic success and secure a successful future. They operate in partnership with high schools in Maricopa and Coconino Counties.

named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

Aftercare Services
Offers support for up to one year after high school graduation.
Basic Needs Support
Provides school supplies, hygiene products, and basic clothing.
Case Management
Provides individualized support and guidance to students.
Educational Resources
Assists with class fees, elective or club fees, computers, Wi-Fi access, and other educational expenses.
Employment Resources
Offers resources to help students find employment.
Health Services Assistance
Assists with health insurance enrollment, medical co-pays, and prescriptions.
Host Family Housing Program
Connects unaccompanied youth with caring adults who provide safe housing and support, with HYC delivering case management services and providing a stipend to host families.
Housing Assistance and Referrals
Helps students find safe housing solutions, including referrals and the Host Family Housing Program.
Post-Graduation Assistance
Provides support with FAFSA applications and college application fees.
Vital Documents Assistance
Helps students obtain birth certificates and ID cards.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Long-Term Aftercare and Reintegration Support 2 activities
    • Aftercare Services
      Homeless Youth Connection Inc. offers aftercare services for up to one year to students who have previously participated in their programs, ensuring continued support post-program.
    • Aftercare Services
      Offers aftercare services for up to one year to students who have previously participated in the program.
  • Support Services for Homeless Students 2 activities
    • Comprehensive Support for Homeless High School Students
      Homeless Youth Connection Inc. provides a wide range of basic needs and services to high school students identified under the McKinney-Vento Act to support their academic success and graduation. This includes case management, housing assistance and referrals, educational resources (fees, computers, Wi-Fi), school supplies, hygiene products, basic clothing, employment resources, vital documents, health insurance enrollment, medical co-pays and prescriptions, and post-graduation assistance (FAFSA, college application fees, scholarships).
    • Comprehensive Support for Homeless High School Students
      Provides basic needs and services, including case management, housing assistance, educational resources (fees, computers, Wi-Fi), school supplies, hygiene products, clothing, employment resources, vital documents, health insurance enrollment, medical co-pays, prescriptions, and post-graduation assistance (FAFSA, college applications) to high school students identified under the McKinney-Vento Act to support academic success and graduation.
  • Shelter-Based Case Management 2 activities
    • Host Family Program for Unaccompanied Youth
      The organization connects unaccompanied youth with host families who provide safe housing and food, while HYC offers comprehensive case management services to support these youth.
    • Host Family Program for Unaccompanied Youth
      Connects unaccompanied youth with host families for safe housing and food, complemented by case management services provided by HYC.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
    • Food Stamp Application Assistance
      Homeless Youth Connection Inc. assists youth in obtaining food stamps to address their nutritional needs.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Counseling Services
      Provides counseling services to youth.
    • Counseling Services
      The organization provides counseling services to youth to support their mental and emotional well-being.
    • Food Stamp Application Assistance
      Assists youth in obtaining food stamps.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$1.83M
Contributions & grants$1.83M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$80%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.59M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$977K
Grants paid out$312K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.09M
Cash$942K
Investments$0
Liabilities$45K
Net assets$1.04M
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Dawn Bogart Chief Executive Officer 50 $102K
Dana Bailey Chief Operating Officer 50 $96K
board members · 12
  • Allyson Knappenberger — Board Member
  • Amanda Silva — Board Treasurer
  • Corinne Cookson — Board Member
  • Cyndi Tercero — Board Vice President
  • Debra Charlesworth — Board Member
  • Ginny Solis-Wright — Board President
  • Howard Simon — Board Member
  • Kate Hopeman — Board Member
  • Matt Parker — Board Member
  • Mike Kriley — Board Member
  • Ryan Lantz — Board Secretary
  • Shannon Weber — Board Member
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Duncan Family Farms Partner — Pete Guerrero, COO of Duncan Family Farms, notes HYC's strong community partnerships in helping youth continue their education or enter the workforce.
  • Insight Partner — Brandon Ramsey, Solutions Executive at Insight, supports HYC's mission.
  • Transformation Community Church (TCC AZ) Partner — Supports HYC's mission to transform the lives of youth.
  • high schools Partner — Partners with high schools to provide basic needs and educational resources to students in transition.