On September 11, 2026, 19 Rotarians and family members from the Rotary Club of Tucson (RCOT) joined other community volunteers in supporting Youth On Their Own’ s (YOTO) September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance. While remembering 9/11, we helped YOTO be better prepared to serve their young homeless teens and provide an improved environment for them. Savannah Galipeau, YOTO Volunteer Coordinator noted: "The volunteers from Rotary Club of Tucson came ready to get their hands dirty and make a huge difference for YOTO. 7,410 pairs of socks were assembled into 1,482 bundles for distribution to our students, just in time for fall and winter weather. Additionally, Rotarians assisted with a beautification project spreading 5 tons of gravel new gravel courtyard beautification project. The YOTO courtyard is now safe and beautiful for our youth to enjoy. Thank you, Rotarians!"
Elizabeth Slater, YOTO CEO added: "We are so honored to be a beneficiary of the Rotary Club of Tucson's Classics Car Show and for the opportunity to deepen our partnership with RCOT through service projects like the 9/11 Day of Service. The Rotarians who volunteered with us on 9/11 really demonstrated the spirit of coming together to help our neighbors - and together we made a huge impact on our physical space and our supply inventory.”
Wally Johnson and Jim Murphy Co-Chairs
