LAYC

LAYC builds strong youth, families, and communities in DC and MD.

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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

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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a reminder that mental health matters every day. In 2024, 355 youth received counseling at LAYC. 💚 See our impact: https://t.co/WLK01vQVKB

#MentalHealthMatters #LAYCYouth

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LAYC youth took the field and the spotlight through an inspiring partnership with @WashSpirit! ⚽ Read more: https://t.co/1pv2g1rh8x

Shop the collection to support our youth and families: https://t.co/lzKCMgcFjL

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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: https://t.co/4yp5iLsaeh and be part of the impact!

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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: https://t.co/FzeFqVTAJo

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

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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: https://t.co/ligr87BLB8

#BridgeTheGap

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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!

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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.

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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

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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! 🌟

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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

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Our youth remind us what’s possible when they have space to dream and grow. Learn more about our programs: https://t.co/31jERtY05r

#YouthVoices #LAYC #WordFromOurYouth

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🎓 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

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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: https://t.co/HNIGJk38vZ

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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: https://t.co/vqS9u0Ow0k

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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!

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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 https://t.co/mGoBj88UAC

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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!

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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 https://t.co/mGoBj88UAC