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Happy Thanksgiving from LAYC! 🦃 A special thank you to all our partners @giantfood, @Poorrobertsmission, @mcnbuild, @comcast, @capitalareafoodbank, @alexandria_toyota, @IDB, @kaiserpermanente, and @tmobile. Thank you to all the volunteers who showed up for our youth. #LAYCYouth

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a reminder that mental health matters every day. In 2024, 355 youth received counseling at LAYC. 💚 See our impact: layc-dc.org/our-impact #MentalHealthMatters #LAYCYouth

LAYC youth took the field and the spotlight through an inspiring partnership with @WashSpirit! ⚽ Read more: ow.ly/gmLx50X5GKS Shop the collection to support our youth and families: ow.ly/8r0r50X5GKV

Celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth with us & @ColadaShop! 🥳 🗓️ Sept 29–Oct 5: Use code LAYC & 10% of your purchase supports youth programs. Join us Oct 1, 5:30–7:30 PM at Colada Shop Dupont! RSVP: forms.office.com/r/TyqydHehd4 and be part of the impact!

Celebrate, Learn, Empower! 💡Join us on September 16 from 3:30–6:00 PM for an afternoon of fun, learning, and community connection! 📢 Don’t miss it—bring your friends and family! For the financial workshop, RSVP here: ow.ly/ztOZ50WRiOm

Huge thanks to @CokeCCBCC, @GiantFood, WIM Initiative, and LAYC staff for helping us pack backpacks with school supplies & snacks for our youth! 🎒❤️ #CommunityPartners #YouthEmpowerment

The gap is real. The time to act is NOW. Too many youth lack access to mental health care, housing, & job training. LAYC is bridging that gap—but we need YOU. Every dollar counts. Every voice matters. Donate today: form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/latin-ame… #BridgeTheGap

From workshops to field trips, our youth showed up and showed out! 💪✨ We’re celebrating a summer of growth at LAYC’s closing ceremonies across our sites in Washington, DC, and Prince George’s County. Huge shoutout to our dedicated staff for making this summer unforgettable!

Our Montgomery County Conservation Corps team had a great time at Parks & Service Day with @MontgomeryParks — hosted through Volunteer Services & the Weed Warriors program! 💪 One crew tackled invasive vines, another cleaned up trash.

Our Next Gen scholars took a behind-the-scenes tour of @PepcoConnect and got a firsthand look at how energy powers our communities. Big thanks to Pepco for the warm welcome and amazing experience! ⚡️ #CareerExploration #LAYCNextGenYouth #Fieldtrips

We’re so grateful to @NandosUSA, @UWNCA, and the community for donating non-perishable food to LAYC! These contributions go a long way in ensuring our youth and families have what they need. Together, we make a difference! 🌟

Last week, we had the honor of hosting the World Bank at LAYC! It was a powerful moment to highlight the impact of our youth programs. Huge thanks to World Bank for your time, partnership, and continued support! 🌍 #CommunityImpact #LAYCPartnerships #LAYC

Our youth remind us what’s possible when they have space to dream and grow. Learn more about our programs: layc-dc.org #YouthVoices #LAYC #WordFromOurYouth

🎓 Congrats to our 28 Montgomery County GED grads! Your strength & determination inspire us all. Thank you to our amazing speakers: Silas Grant, Jessica Wallach, Councilmember Kate Stewart, and Noa Baum. #GEDGraduation #YouthSuccess

We mourn the loss of Arturo J. Griffiths, Jr.—LAYC co-founder, cultural guardian, and tireless advocate. His work built space for immigrant youth to thrive. His legacy lives on in every voice raised for justice. Read more about his legacy here: ow.ly/OhSB50WgVca

Did You Know? In 2024, our Community Wellness team, alongside dedicated volunteers, delivered over 8,000 bags of food to support youth and families across our community. 💪🍎 Check out more powerful stories and accomplishments in our FY24 Impact Report: ow.ly/Tf9350Wgf2X

Huge shoutout to our Wellness Team for an amazing 1st Cherry Blossom Health Fair at LAYC Prince George’s! 200+ community members came out for free health screenings, food, clothing & fun. Big thanks to all our partners & awesome staff who made it happen!

LAYC’s Promotor Pathway provided intensive, long-term support to over 500 youth this past year. Thanks to this consistent mentorship, 97% of in-school participants maintained or improved their school attendance! Check out our full impact report at layc-dc.org/our-impact

Huge thanks to the amazing Noble Reach Foundation volunteers! From gardening & cooking to street clean-up, painting, & furniture setup—you brought so much care & energy to LAYC. Your support is helping us gear up for summer programming!

From after-school tutoring to summer enrichment, we’re helping young people thrive—in the classroom and beyond! To learn more about LAYC's impact in 2024, check out our full impact report at layc-dc.org/our-impact