LATIN AMERICAN YOUTH CENTER
MONTHLY YOUTH BEAT
JANUARY 2016
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My name is Marcus, I'm 21 years old, and I'm pursuing my post-secondary education in Information Technology. I've lived in the DC area my whole life. My grandfather did a lot of development in Columbia Heights, and I knew the Latin American Youth Center was big in the community. I first became homeless when I was 17, because my mother and I weren't getting along and she kicked me out of her house. Read More
CHAMPS FOR YOUTH
STAFF SPOTLIGHT:  Brandi Stanton, 
Lead Writer Extraordinaire
It takes a very special person to take on the challenge of working in the development office, and Brandi optimizes the qualities and traits that make her a superb member of the team.  Read More
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:  Holiday Helpers
Over the holidays, more than 40 volunteers from the community served food, wrapped presents, and shared smiles with LAYC youth, families, and staff. A big THANK YOU to all of them for their time and commitment to our community!
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_We Got It_ at the LAYC Teen Center
"We Got It" at the LAYC Teen Center
The Teen Center's Beats N' Radio program was designed to offer youth an opportunity to express themselves creatively through music and radio production.  Watch Video
LAYC Response to ICE Raids
The leadership, staff, and participants of LAYC are appalled to learn of the Department of Homeland Security's plans to raid immigrant communities and homes...  Learn More
LAYC IN THE NEWS
Promotor Pathway Replication in California by LA Times  Learn More
Promotor Pathway Profile, "A Mentor is for Life" by Thrive Foundation  Learn More
Montgomery County Conservation Corps Profile in the Takoma Voice Learn More
CALENDAR
MLK Day in Riverdale 
Monday, January 18, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 11, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 22, 9 a.m.-Noon
Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Let's Get It Started Youth Job Fair
Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4, 5-9 p.m.