Just Call Us Volunteers dba Youth Assistance Coalition
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Mission Statement
Just Call Us Volunteers dba Youth Assistance Coalition looks to positively impact the lives of youth experiencing homelessness through empowerment, mentorship, and community collaboration in order to provide transformative opportunities.
About This Cause
Just Call Us Volunteers dba Youth Assistance Coalition (YAC) is a San Diego, CA 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed in 2010. YAC was created in 2017 to positively impact the lives of youth experiencing homelessness through empowerment, mentorship, and community collaboration in order to provide transformative opportunities and break the cycle of homelessness. Our dedicated volunteers operate two ongoing and successful programs designed to alleviate homelessness in youth. YAC is a primarily volunteer-based organization. YAC serves youth ages 12 – 24. This is a pivotal age when youth are particularly vulnerable and may be exiting foster care or may no longer be eligible for many other services. Decisions made and actions taken during this phase of life can have long-term effects lasting well into adulthood. YAC’s hope is to address the root causes of poverty and social injustice that are the unfortunate and ongoing obstacles faced by the youth we serve. YAC’s Outreach and Drop-in Center supports youth experiencing homelessness in locating stable housing, developing career goals, completing education and vocational pathways, and transitioning into employment. We have built a network of powerful partnerships and provide collaborative services with several key local organizations. Collaborative partners include 8 West, Urban Street Angels, Alpha Project, San Diego Youth Services, CARE Community center, San Diego Unified School District Adult Education Department, San Diego Continuing Education, and San Diego Adult Education Regional Consortium. YAC works with these organizations to provide youth access to jobs, housing, create unique educational and vocational plans with the youth experiencing homelessness to provide them with ongoing support to help them achieve their goals