Our Vision

Homelessness will not limit a youth’s opportunity for a successful future.

Our Mission

To eliminate barriers to graduation for homeless youth and create lasting solutions for a successful future through community support and increased awareness.

What We Believe

At Homeless Youth Connection, we believe that together with educators, government agencies, churches, community partners, local corporations, service organizations and compassionate and caring community members, we will be able to help youth who are experiencing homelessness find strength and hope for a successful future.

Our Values

INTEGRITY: We are uncompromising in our honest and ethical behavior, which creates trusting relationships with one another, youth and community supporters. We care about the well-being and success of every person.

RESPECT: We share the responsibility to create a positive culture that safeguards equity, inclusion, dignity, and respect for all, realizing we can learn from each other.

ATTITUDE: We believe nothing is impossible. We are committed to personal accountability, responsibility and embrace opportunities to contribute.

SUPPORT OUR PEOPLE: We strive to create an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve by supporting and celebrating our employees’ diverse voices and empowering them to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

OPEN: We actively seek new ideas and other points of view. We share freely and really listen to understand. We embrace diversity and cultural understanding.

STUDENT + YOUTH FOCUS: We actively listen to our youth to deeply understand their needs and deliver the unique solutions that ensure their success.

INNOVATION: We passionately pursue new approaches, capabilities and technologies to improve our processes by embracing new and better ways of doing things.

QUALITY: We are unwavering in our commitment to the highest standards of quality for ourselves and our youth. We pursue excellence in everything we do.

Financials

TRANSPARENCY AND COMMITMENT TO ACCOUNTABILITY

Homeless Youth Connection believes philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to a quality of life.

Together with our donors and volunteers we make the most of all of our resources. You can see the impact of your donations by viewing HYC’s financial reports below.

Downloadable Documents

HYC Statement on Racial Equality

“I really did not think I could go to a university institution—it just seemed so out of reach. That wouldn’t have been possible without HYC.”

—Balin, College Junior

“When my parents went to prison, I really didn’t believe that I would ever go beyond high school.”

—Dennis, College Freshman

“They gave me a home and a family. They showed so much love and support. Without them I wouldn’t have graduated.”

—Stephanie, College Senior