Upcoming Events
Snowflake Sparkle of Wellness
Ready to sparkle with wellness this season? Join us at The Snowflake Sparkle of Wellness in Prince George’s County on December 13 at 4-7:30 pm! Free health screenings, wellness resources & more for all ages!
Gala 2025: Investing in Our Youth and Their Dreams
Join us for the LAYC Gala, an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating our youth and community impact! Stay tuned for more details on this unforgettable event, where we’ll honor the power of young leaders, supporters, and partners who make it all possible. Exciting updates are coming soon—save the date!
Teen Center Fall Exhibit 2024
Join us on Thursday, December 12th, for the Teen Center’s Fall 2024 Exhibition: Chronicles of Us—Stories from Our Lives!
This special event will showcase the creativity and personal stories of our talented youth through art and storytelling. Come and celebrate their hard work and unique perspectives at LAYC from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
LAYC Community Clothing Swap In Style
Join us for our Community Clothing Swap at LAYC on Saturday, November 16, from 12 pm-4 pm! Refresh your wardrobe by bringing gently used clothing while enjoying free refreshments, and take advantage of our free HIV/STI and pregnancy testing services.
LAYC’s Art Silent Auction Kick-Off Event
Join us for the LAYC Art Silent Auction Kick-Off Event on October 8th, 2024, as we launch an exciting opportunity to support youth!
LAYC Teen Center Open House
📣 Join Us for the LAYC Teen Center Open House! 📣
This Fall, explore the exciting opportunities at the LAYC Teen Center! Students can learn about the different tracks available this semester, including Art, Media, Leadership, and Performance. Whether you're interested in expressing your creativity, building leadership skills, or performing on stage, there's something for everyone.
📅 Date: September 10th
🕒 Time: 3:00-6:00 pm
📍 Location: LAYC Teen Center, 1419 Columbia Rd NW
Empower YOUth Resource Fair
The Empower YOUth Resource Fair is a community-focused event dedicated to supporting Montgomery County residents by providing essential necessities. Attendees can access a free clothing drive for men and women, hygienic products, free haircuts, and more!
The fair will also host a variety of community services and organizations offering free resources and support.
Giant Community Bag Program
Exciting News! We are proud to announce our partnership with Giant Community Bag Program! For every reusable Community Bag purchased at participating Giant Food stores this month, we’ll receive a $1 donation to support our youth programs. Thank you for helping us make a difference, one bag at a time!
Food Distribution & Clothing Giveaway
Join us on August 30, 2024, for a Clothing Drive and Food Distribution Event in partnership with Good Intentions and Councilmember Eric Olson. We'll be distributing free clothing and food while supplies last. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our community!
Summer's Out, School's In
Join us for Summer's Out, School's In at LAYC on August 29 from 3-7pm! As we wrap up an amazing summer, we're gearing up to kick off the school year with excitement and enthusiasm. This event is a perfect opportunity for students, families, and community members to come together for a day filled with fun activities, resources, and support to help make the transition back to school a smooth one. Let's celebrate the end of summer and get ready to start the school year strong!
Teen Center Closing Ceremony and Cookout!
Come join us as we celebrate the latest Teen Center cohort and their accomplishments! We will have delicious food and refreshments!
To RSVP, click here.
National HIV Testing Day
We are excited to invite you to our National HIV Testing Day event on Thursday, June 27th, at the Latin American Youth Center. This year's event will feature a fun and informative Loteria-inspired game, offering engaging and educational opportunities to learn about HIV prevention, access valuable resources, and get tested.
Youth Pride Party
we will be hosting a Youth Pride Party next Wednesday, June 12th from 3:30-6pm at the Kaplan building in DC! We will have music, games, arts and crafts, face painting, food, and more. This will be in both the Community Room and Teen Center.
LAYC/MMYC Community Baby Shower
Save the Date! Our Riverdale site is hosting a Community Baby Shower on June 8, 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.