Upcoming Events
LAYC/MMYC Community Baby Shower
Save the Date! Our Riverdale site is hosting a Community Baby Shower on June 5, 2024.
Gala 2024: Investing in Youth and their Futures
LAYC's Annual Gala is an opportunity to celebrate our accomplishments with the community.
This is open to supporters and people interested in learning more about LAYC.
Sexual Health Family Feud Event
Our Sexual and Reproductive Health team would like to invite you to their “Sexual Health Family Feud” event on April 23, 2024, from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm at LAYC’s Kaplan Building community room.
Breakfast for Heroes
Mark your calendars for our Breakfast for Heroes event! Join us for a heartfelt morning dedicated to honoring those who go above and beyond for our youth and families.
DC MLK: Day of Service
Honoring MLK's legacy through service! Join us on this special day as we come together for a day of service to uplift our community.
The Right to Read Film Screening
Join Latin American Youth Center - DC & Education Reform Now DC this Black History Month for a documentary screening about the nation’s reading crisis and how to solve it.
PG MLK: Day Of Service
Join us for MLK Day of Service on February 19, 2024 as we come together to build a beloved community through unity, service, and collaboration. Make sure to register for the event!
DC Open Enrollment 2024
Protect yourself and your family by enrolling for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act before the deadline on Jan. 31, 2024.
Teen Center Open House
Discover endless opportunities at LAYC Teen Center! Are you or someone you know interested in joining our after-school program? Join us at our open house on January 17 from 3:30-5:30 pm to explore engaging activities and gain new skills!
Winter Wellness Wonderland Health Fair
Join us at our Winter Wellness Wonderland Health Fair on Saturday, Dec 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM at our Riverdale site. Explore a range of resources and activities to nurture your winter wellness journey. We also encourage donations of canned goods and pantry items to support those in need in the community. Make sure to register for the event!
Teen Center Art+ Media Exhibition
The Teen Center is hosting an Art+ Media Exhibition this Thursday, Dec 14 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the Kaplan Building. Join us for an evening of showcasing the creative works by our youth!
Celebrating the Beyond Borders Series
Join Shout Mouse & LAYC for the launch celebration of the Beyond Border Series on Tuesday, December 5, at 6:30 pm! You get the chance to meet our young authors, who wrote the second installment of the Beyond of Borders series.
Coats and Cocoa
Come and donate your gently used and clean coat to our coat drive while getting treated to a delicious hot cocoa and pan dulce on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
“Wear Purple” Poetry Night Fundraiser
Join us on November 18 at 5pm for our Poetry Night Fundraiser to help shed a light on an often unseen issue: youth homelessness. You can wear purple to show your support!
DC Health Link
Join DC Health Link Open Enrollment Community Day & Health Fair on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 11:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr Library.
There will be onsite enrollment, health screenings, local entertainment, healthy cooking, and wellness demonstrations, Hip Hop freestyle dance exercise, giveaways, and more.
Noche Latina with D.C United
Help our youth achieve their goalsss! For this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrate Noche Latina with DC United at Audi Field, where $5 of every ticket purchased will go to LAYC. Use the link below to purchase tickets and learn more about the event!
Giant Community Bag Program with LAYC
LAYC has been selected for the Giant Food Community Bag Program for the entire month of September! Each time you purchase the $2.50 Community Bag at your local Giant Food store, LAYC will share a ½ share of a $1 donation to benefit our youth.
Friendship Place & LAYC: Wellness Mixer
LAYC is hosting a Wellness Mixer in partnership with Friendship Place. Come hang out with us for wellness resources, lunch, and the option to join a therapeutic group!
AmeriCorps Annual Closing Ceremony
The event will occur on August 11 from 6:00-8:00 PM. As we all know, AmeriCorps members are a main component of our foundation and remain a backbone and continue supporting all departments. The hard work never goes unnoticed, and our annual closing ceremonies are put together to showcase community efforts throughout the year and show appreciation for our members.
SYEP Summer Celebration
Let’s celebrate a JOB. WELL. DONE. for 2023’s Summer Youth Employment Participants!
Back to School Fundraiser @Cocineros Restaurant!
With your support, you will ensure over 1,300 young people have access to the items they need for academic success such as strong and sturdy backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, and crayons.
Tha' Block Party (Maryland Pride and Arts Festival)
The MoCo Reconnect presents Tha’ Block Party hosted by The Youth & Entrepreneurship! There will be live performances, free food, raffles, activities, & more. Come to our family-friendly event in Wheaton on June 30th
Juneteenth Event
Join us and commemorate Juneteenth on June 19 at the Rita Bright & Family Youth Center hosted by LAYC AmeriCorps!
Health-A-Palooza
Health-A-Palooza is a community health fair being held on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 in collaboration with the City of Hyattsville and Council Member Wanika B. Fischer. There will be a variety of health vendors and resources available as well as free HIV testing for those interested. Raffles and giveaways are to be expected as well as a fun session of Zumba and Yoga!
LAYC Gala 2023
Save the date! It’s not too late to mark your calendar for LAYC’s biggest night of the year!
LAYC Breakfast for Heroes 2023
Thank you for attending!
LAYC’s annual Heroes Breakfast for Heroes Celebration is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and for new supporters to learn more about LAYC and the various ways they can become involved with the organization. LAYC/MMYC celebrates our heroes who give their time, resources, expertise, and financial support to youth and families in our communities.
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Town Halls Thursdays with DC Health Link
This virtual town hall will feature experts on Hispanic health and will address the a variety of topics to support Hispanic populations in 2023.
Paving Equitable Paths to Adulthood
Join us for an evaluation of LAYC’s Promotor Pathway.
The Past and the Present Connections
You’re invited to celebrate Lori Kaplan’s birthday with current LAYC President & CEO Lupi Quinteros-Grady!