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Latin American Youth Center

Org #10948
Vetted since 2012 Staff Favorite Project of the Month Site Visit Verified
1974
year founded
$114,779
raised on GlobalGiving
13
years fundraising
4
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

The mission of the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) is to empower a diverse population of underserved youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through multi-cultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths' social, academic, and career needs.

Project Leaders
Milena Ovejero
Milena Ovejero
Team
Lupi Quinteros-Grady, Reme Moya, Flordelisa Perez Dolan, Joseph Lojo
Organization Information
1419 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC 20009
United States
(202) 319-2225
Organization Information
1419 Columbia Road NW
Washington, DC 20009
United States
(202) 319-2225

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Ty'Chell's Path to Stability

By Milena Ovejero | Annual Funds Manager

When Ty’Chell connected with Latin American Youth Center, she was navigating housing instability while working hard to stay enrolled in school and plan for her future. Like many young people... Read the full report ›

We Team Up with DoorDash to Fight Food Insecurity

By Milena Ovejero | Annual Funds Manager

In September 2021, food-delivery service Doordash gave an amazing gift to Latin American Youth Center: a donation of food vouchers to distribute to our youth and families. This gesture alone is worth... Read the full report ›

Team Madelyn

By Milena Ovejero | Annual Funds Manager

Our youth participant, Madelyn, started our Transitional Living Program (TLP) and moved in with her host family over a year ago, but her story continues to inspire. At sixteen, she arrived from... Read the full report ›
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