Arizona’s Homeless Youth
Safety, supplies and support make Tumbleweed Resource Centers a haven.
Tumbleweed Youth Resource Centers (YRC)
The Tumbleweed YRCs are a unique haven where homeless young people can congregate and get immediate, basic help. As youth-only facilities, YRCs are a non-threatening, safe introduction to Tumbleweed’s full range of services. The Centers offer:
- Daily meals
- Hygiene and health items
- Internet and phone access
- Laundry and shower facilities
- Food and clothing
- A weekly visit from the Phoenix Children’s Hospital mobile medical team for examinations and medical referrals.
Quick Fact: In a typical year, the YRCs will serve more than 24,000 meals to homeless young people in Maricopa County.
