Our Impact
For over 50 years, Latin American Youth Center has been committed to transforming the lives of low-income young people and their families.
Take a glance at our demographics and achievements in the last fiscal year, and find more in-depth information in our Annual Report or Youth Spotlights.
of 4,429 youth served from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022:
Gender
Ethnicity
Country/Region of Birth
Language Spoken
Age
Where our participants live...
Education
903 youth were served through the after-school programs, community schools, and higher education
82% of youth improved their Math grade or maintained at least a grade of C.
Housing
499 youth served by LAYC housing programs in DC.
82% of youth exited a residential housing program to a safe and stable location.
Promotor Pathway
355 youth served across 11 schools and community-based sites.
80% of youth demonstrated good or improved school
attendance.
Community
Wellness
407 youth received counseling, HIV/STI tests, linkages and
referrals.
293 youth were provided risk reduction counseling and
referrals.
Social Services
407 youth served by LAYC’s mental health programs.
88% of youth assessed showed an improvement in mental health symptoms and an increase in coping skills.
46% of youth met major treatments goals through our social services programs.
Montgomery County
356 youth were served by LAYC/MMYC’s programs in Montgomery County.
46% of youth involved in certification-focused programming obtained at least one certification.
Prince George’s County
903 youth were served by LAYC/MMYC’s programs in Prince George’s County.
77% of youth improved their English grade or maintained
at least a C average.
AmeriCorps
35 members served across DC and Prince George’s
County
Teen Center
191 youth were served by the Teen Center Programs.
71% of youth served gained knowledge of technology or media, including technical skills
IMPACT IN ACTION.
Each year, LAYC participants break down barriers to their success: they finish their education, win scholarships, get jobs, find safe places to live, and delight us with their strength and perseverance. Check out some of their stories.