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LAYC Conservation Corps Fall Retreat 2024: Empowering Youth Through Nature and Leadership

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Helping youth achieve a successful transition to adulthood since 1968!

About Us

Youth Served in 2022

Our Impact

Our Reach

Every year we serve 4,000 - 5,000 youth in Washington, D.C. and Maryland’s Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties, plus dozens of service points through partner schools and organizations. Our main sites include:

Montgomery County

8700 Georgia Avenue, Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Kaplan Building (D.C)

1419 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009

Prince George’s County

6200 Sheridan Street
Riverdale, MD 20737

Hours & Phone

Our Programs

We provide over 50 programs and services to help youth become the best possible version of themselves. We offer support in housing, education, wellness, and much more!

Promotor Pathway® Model

Our signature youth development model removes barriers facing youth, proactively encourages participation in a broad set of LAYC services, and connects them to resources within the community.