Together, We Can Bridge the Gap for Youth!

Thank You for Bridging the Gap!

Thank you for standing with us in 2025! Your generosity gave youth in our community the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

A special thanks to our incredible partners—your collaboration made a huge difference.

  • Aetna

  • Alexandria Toyota

  • Amanda Wood, LAYC Board Member

  • Amazon

  • Bison Holiday Give Back

  • Blessed Smiles & Graceful Smiles

  • Capital Area Food Bank

  • Capital One HOLA

  • Children's Charities

  • Collins Cooper Carusi Architects Employees

  • DC Soccer Club Volunteers

  • DoorDash

  • Eleanor Gonzalez, A&O Shearman

  • Erica Chicola, LAYC Board Member & FTI Consulting Employees

  • FRESHFARM

  • Geico Employees

  • George Washington University - Honey W. Nashmen Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service

  • Giant Foods

  • Greater Washington Society CPAs

  • Howard University Chapel Assistants

  • IDB Employees

  • Ijeoma Gonzalez, Waldorf Astoria

  • Jeannie Engel & Neighbors Rising

  • Julie Jensen

  • Justin Arenas

  • Kaiser Permanente Employees

  • LAMB Public Charter School Students

  • Laura Broughton - LAYC Holiday Angel & her Elves

  • LAYC Donors

  • Leigh Houck, in memory of Larry Buc

  • Linn Shapiro

  • Lori M. Kaplan

  • Mary Jimenez & Ishmail Albatai, Quantum Science Solutions

  • MCN Build

  • NBC4 / Telemundo

  • Onyx Teams

  • Poor Roberts Mission

  • Pyxis Partners

  • Queenstar Akrong, HCZ - William Wilson Julius Institute

  • Soraya Zileren, White Board Advisors

  • Strada Education Foundation Employees

  • St. Albans School

  • T-Mobile

  • Tulane Alumni Group

  • Washington National Cathedral School

  • Xfinity Comcast & Employees

  • Yvonna Stevens, LAYC Board Member

And everyone who donated to our end-of-year campaign, thank you!

Meet Ty’Chell

As the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded of the incredible impact your support makes possible. Ty’Chell’s journey with LAYC is a powerful example of resilience and transformation. When she first came to us, she faced challenges no young person should ever experience—housing insecurity, limited resources, and uncertainty about her future.

Thanks to LAYC programs and the generosity of supporters like YOU, Ty’chell found stability, mentorship, and hope. Today, she’s pursuing her education and inspiring her siblings to believe in themselves.

Watch Ty’chell’s full story below and see the difference your support creates.

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Your Gift Makes the Difference: Join LAYC in Bridging the Gap

Every day, young people in our community face challenges that no one should face alone—housing insecurity, food scarcity, and limited access to education and opportunities. At LAYC, we work tirelessly to bridge these gaps and create pathways to stability and success.

Your generosity fuels this mission. With your support, we can provide safe housing, essential resources, and life-changing programs that empower youth and families to thrive.

A message from our President & CEO, Lupi Quinteros-Grady

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