LATIN AMERICAN YOUTH CENTER
MONTHLY YOUTH BEAT
FEBRUARY 2016
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Gustavo Mura, 20, is a resilient young immigrant living in Langley Park, Maryland who is the embodiment of what it means to be a true fighter and a go-getter.
In 2012, Gustavo, then 16, escaped an abusive home environment in his native Guatemala. Gustavo fled to the U.S. where he went to live with his older brother in a house shared with several other tenants. Gustavo arrived in the U.S. with one dream: to get an education. Read More
CHAMPS FOR YOUTH
STAFF SPOTLIGHT:  Millie Perez,
Special Events Coordinator
Anyone who has been to one of LAYC's many special events has seen the tremendous talents and enthusiasm of our Events Coordinator, Millie Perez. Whether getting dozens of turkeys for LAYC families donated at Thanksgiving...or any of the countless other ways she makes our events perfect, Millie is tireless.   Read More
FELLOW SPOTLIGHT: Lina Bocanegra, Atlas Corps Fellow
When Lina Bocanegra isn't teaching youth how to make beaded-thread bracelets or gathering youth for an ice breaker, she can be found in the Teen Center office inputting data or making a delicious snack in our beautiful kitchen. We are truly grateful for our Colombian Atlas Corps Fellow who is always positive and smiling. 
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"We Are Here Because You Are There"
by Hunter Flores, Youth Participant
The theme for an immigration rally at the White House I attended recently was "we are here, because you are there." Initially, I hadn't thought about going to the event; a friend had invited me. My first thoughts were, "I should go, because I should care about immigration issues."  Read More
"Today's Dreamers, Tomorrow's Leaders"
by Lori Kaplan, President & CEO
Each spring, at our gala, the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) honors a community leader who has made a deep and lasting difference to the young people LAYC serves. In 2016, it's our special pleasure to recognize Donald E. Graham.  Read More
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