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.


Computer Geniuses at Macfarland Middle School


Annual Health Fair Informs Hundreds of Youth


LAYC's 2nd Annual College Day: 1419 Columbia Road was filled with future college students! (image gallery)

Friday, May 9th, 2008
Same Difference
An Art Exhibition of Youth, Art, Media, and Music
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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LAYC News

The LAYC Attempts to Increase Number of Youth Enrolled in Higher Education Programs

LAYC Welcomes Spring with a New Chief Operating Officer

LAYC Hosts One of Brazil's Top Children's Organization

LAYC in the News

Ofrecen apoyo financiero a programa comunitario

Students Learn to Express Themselves Through Acting

Jumping Out: Getting Kids Out of Gangs (capitalcommunitynews.com)


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. Click here to find a summary, the complete case study, and a set of oral histories.
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