The Goodwill Youth Reengagement Centers serve youth and young adults ages 12-24 seeking to complete their education and secure employment in the community. Our team assists them by mapping out their goals, connecting them to support services, preparing for career pathways, and gaining a sense of purpose for the future. Our four local Youth Reengagement Centers provide safe spaces for young people to learn, heal and grow. Goodwill’s trained staff offer local youth FREE guidance and support with attaining their goals, accessing critical resources and navigating day-to-day challenges.
Youth Reengagement Centers
Goodwill Youth Reengagement Centers
Goodwill Metro Youth Center
Monday: 10:30am-4pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 9am-4pm
Goodwill REC Center
Monday: 10:30am-4pm
Tuesday – Friday: 9am-4pm
Goodwill Opportunity Youth Center
Monday: 10:30am-4pm
Tuesday – Thursday: 9am-4pm
Goodwill Impact Youth Center
Tuesday – Friday: 11am-6pm
Closed Mondays
Our Youth Reengagement Centers Offer:
- Welcoming, comfortable and safe places to explore your opportunities
- Educational pathways to achieve high school diplomas, GEDs, and postsecondary enrollment
- Job readiness training, career exploration and employment
- Mentoring and enrichment groups
- Needs assistance support with food, clothing and school supplies
- Participation in resource fairs, community events and giving back through service projects
Goodwill thanks Bank of America for their commitment and grant support to provide low-income youth with Career Pathways.
Check out our community group offerings below. Find a community that cares to listen.
Community Circle – REC Center: Mondays 4-5pm; Opportunity Youth Center Wednesdays 3-4pm; Impact Center Wednesdays 4-5pm
Weekly mentoring group for 11-24 yr old boys or masculine identified youth who would like support without being judged.
Girls Group – Wednesdays 2-3pm @ REC 1920 E Silverlake Rd #207, Tucson, AZ 85713
Our goal is to empower and mentor girls on their journey toward becoming strong, independent young women. The group focuses on four key components: mental wellness, physical wellness, community service, and general education. Girls will receive positive mentoring and role-modeling, while building a range of skills to help them increase their self-esteem, value academic performance, create healthy boundaries, and adopt values such as integrity, accountability, compassion, responsibility, and respect for others.
2nd & 4th Friday of each month, 12:30-1:30pm @ REC 1920 E Silverlake Rd #207, Tucson, AZ 85713
Interactive, skill-based workshop from ROCA helps young people pause, think, and make safer choices. By teaching participants how to move beyond survival-mode reactions, it reduces violence Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) Monthly support group for any parent or guardian of individuals lost to gun violence. and supports long-term well-being.
8-week cohorts, Tuesdays 2:30-4pm (refer to supervisor for cohort dates) rotating locations
Eight-week workshop series in partnership with Tu Nidito for youth ages 12-24 who have experienced grief and loss. It provides a safe space to share their experiences and learn healthy coping skills.
Mondays 3-5pm @ REC 1920 E Silverlake Rd #207, Tucson, AZ 85713
Leadership and mentorship program for ages 16-24 focused on understanding and healing from violence, building healthier and safer relationships, and becoming a leader in the community.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3-5pm @ REC 1920 E Silverlake Rd #207, Tucson, AZ 85713
A culturally rooted program designed for Black men ages 16-24, with justice involvement that focuses on mental health, substance use, empowerment, and redefining Black manhood. Participants earn a certificate for successful completion of the curriculum.
8-week cohort, Wednesdays 3-5pm (refer to supervisor for cohort dates) @ REC 1920 E Silverlake Rd #207, Tucson, AZ 85713
Designed for young women ages 16–24, this program helps participants understand how violence has shaped their lives and learn safer ways to navigate challenges. Through supportive sessions, they build tools for healing, healthy relationships, and leadership
8-week cohorts, Wednesdays 3-5pm (refer to supervisor for cohort dates) @ REC 1920 E Silverlake Rd #207, Tucson, AZ 85713
An eight-week program for young Black men ages 16-24, to explore identity, racism, and Black masculinity while developing leadership skills to disrupt cycles of violence.
Our Centers!
All of the Goodwill Youth Reengagement Centers are “hubs”, safe places for youth and young adults to drop-in, feel a sense of community, gain support and get connected with resources. The centers offer access to computers, trainings, educational workshops and social events with peers.
Staying on a positive path has never been so rewarding!
Our goal is to connect out-of-school and/or unemployed Opportunity Youth) OY) ages 12-24 with educational opportunities, career pathways and community resources. When possible, we provide incentives for reaching academic goals, receiving industry-recognized credentials, and attending workshops and community service-learning events. There is also support available to assist youth with returning to traditional schools, too!
All services offered at our centers are free. We are committed to equipping our participants to build amazing futures!
Steps To Enroll
Step 1:
Schedule an intake with Kiana Green (520)308-8654 / kgreen@goodwilltucson.org or Ryan Stouffer (520)627-7667 / rstouffer@goodwilltucson.org.
Step 2:
Complete program enrollment paperwork at any of the four Goodwill Youth Center locations listed above.
Step 3:
Begin engaging in services and attending mentoring groups at any of the four Goodwill Youth Center locations listed above.
Join Goodwill's Youth Council!
Goodwill is looking for youth ages 12 to 24 to join our Youth Council.
Foster Care Youth, Justice Involved Youth, LGBTQ+ Youth,
Youth of Color & Special Populations Welcome!
Participate in community decision-making, planning activities, peer to peer mentoring, developing new programs and strategies to engage with our community, collaborate with other youth groups, advise local leaders, receive job readiness training, positive mentoring, and role-modeling to help them increase self-esteem, value academic performance, create healthy boundaries.
Helping to Fight Youth Homelessness:
We are a proud TPCH Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project Grant Recipient!
The TPCH YHDP program offers:
Education & Employment Services
- Contact Jameel, Jackson-Beasley, Education & Employment Coordinator, at (520)404-6988 / jjackson-beasley@goodwilltucson.org
Partnerships
The Goodwill Youth Reengagement Centers are proud to partner with GRAD SOLUTIONS to ensure youth and young adults ages 16-21 can earn their High School Diploma online.
GRAD SOLUTIONS – offers online, self-paced instruction for students to earn their diploma without stepping foot into a traditional classroom. Students can also access all of the other services provided at our centers. Learn more on our Academic Services page.
Requirements
16-24 years of age
Enrolled to receive Goodwill REC Services
Commitment to attend eight weekly bereavement group sessions in person at Goodwill REC Youth Center located 1920 E. Silverlake, Suite 207
Benefits
- $20 Walmart gift cards for participation in each weekly bereavement group session (eight weeks)
- Group sessions every Tuesday from 2:30pm-4:00pm (total of eight weeks)
- Food and snacks
- Gain insight on how to process and manage grief
- Peer support
- Youth input
- Access to community wide services
Volunteer with us and make a difference!
Do you have 4-6 hours a month to help our participants with homework, math, reading and writing? Help youth achieve academic success!
Goodwill Youth Reengagement Center volunteers make a difference by working one-on-one with participants. All materials are provided, and the tutoring sessions happen in the safety of our centers.
If you are interested in volunteering at our centers, please visit our volunteer page to start the process!
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
An Academic Tutor works one-on-one with participants ages 12-24 on homework, assignments, studying, and general math/literacy benchmarks during our drop-in hours at any of our Youth Reengagement Center locations. Ideally, this would be a weekly time commitment of 1-2 hours, which the tutor will schedule themselves depending on their availability. This position is ideal for a person looking for immediate impact in the lives of youth, but also one that will be able to build mentorship over the course of the school year.