The Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) is a multicultural community-based organization that supports youth and their families in their determination to live, work, and study with dignity, hope, and joy.

The LAYC Family of Organizations is a network of youth centers, schools and social enterprises with a shared commitment to helping youth become successful and happy young adults, with the skills they need to succeed educationally, professionally, and personally.


Walk with Us! Join LAYC's Team in this Year's Help the Homeless Walkathon


Taking the Initiative: Youth Organizes Tennis Shoe Drive




LAYC's Afro-Latin Percussion Ensemble




Capital One and The Nationals Host LAYC Future Fund Fundraiser




LAYC Board Member Wins Volunteer of the Year Award


Latest News:

LAYC Board Member Richard England, Jr. Receives "Volunteer of the Year Award"

New Voter Campaign Targets Latino Voters, Youth

Painting the Town in Graffiti

A Summer Camp that has it all: Dance, Music, Sports, and Graffiti, Education and Fun

LAYC Newsletter

With Dignity, Hope, and Joy: Youth, staff, and community leaders talk about LAYC's 30+year history, the organization's impact on youth, and lessons learned from the LAYC experience.Isaac Castillo’s, Director of Learning and Evaluation at LAYC, Interview with Child Trends (pdf)



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