Bridge the Gap for Homeless Youth

Spring is a time of transition and new beginnings. We here at LAYC believe that every youth in trouble deserves a second chance. The Street Outreach Program (SOP) continues to outreach to homeless and runaway youth, especially those with children, in order to give them that opportunity. One of these youth is Breona.

Breona was kicked out of her family’s home at 19 years old. In order to try to survive, she was left “couch surfing” between friends’ homes with her two young children. Night after night, she was worried about where they would live, what they would eat, and where they would go. Luckily, the LAYC Street Outreach Program found her. Staff were able to transition Breona and her kids to the Transitional Housing Program.

"SOP gave me a stable place to live so I can get on my feet for school and save up money for my children. I feel very relieved that I now have a place of my own where my children can feel comfortable and not have to stay in one room,” shares Breona.

Breona has a long list of future plans for her new beginning, including attending the LAYC Career Academy's Medical Assistance program while working in the field of childhood education. She hopes to inspire children who have experienced tough times like her. 

Over 500 youth, like Breona, find themselves homeless in the DC area on any given night. In the spirit of spring, please consider donating to give these youth a new beginning. Today only, beginning at 9AM, Microsoft YouthSpark will match any gift you give to support LAYC. Please consider donating early to access these matching funds to double your contribution!

Your support brings youth from the shadows into a brighter future.

Thank you,