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Founded in 1968 by community leaders and first generation immigrants to serve Latino youth, the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) touches the lives of over 4000 low income youth and families in DC and Maryland Prince George's and Montgomery Counties. Our bilingual programs address the multiple & complex barriers by providing academic, employment and social support.

VISION: A fair and poverty free society, where everyone has the opportunities needed to develop their capacities and fully exercise their rights MISSION: Work Tirelessly to overcome extreme poverty in slums, through training and joint action of families and youth volunteers. Furthermore, to promote community development, denouncing the situation in which the most excluded communities live. And lastly, to advocate for social policies with other actors in society. VALUES: Solidarity. It is an empathy with the most excluded families, which moves us to want to be and work alongside with them. Sharing their hardships and desires, to learn from their skills and perseverance, and to advocate against everything that excludes them and that does not recognize their rights as human beings. Conviction. To overcome poverty and injustice in our continent is possible. This certainty gives us the determination to work tirelessly and together with others to accomplish it. Placing challenging and high goals, as well as taking the necessary risks to go beyond all the fatalisms that surround us. Excellence. All of our work must be of high quality, given that it is intended for those less fortunate. Our work is rigorous, punctual, always creative and innovative. It is respectful of the commitments, perseverant in the face of difficulties, intelligent to recognize mistakes and correct them, and proactive in the search for solutions to the problems that arise along the way. Diversity. At TECHO, all young people are welcome, regardless of ethnic or social backgrounds, religious belief, political choices or sexual orientation. We are sure that our differences are an asset in joining forces for that which unites us: the fight against extreme poverty in our continent. Optimism. We look at the future with hope, without being naive, because we believe that it is possible to defeat the injustice that we see today. We move forward towards this future working with joy, because as young people we recognize what a privilege it is to dedicate our lives to make our world a more human and equal place for everyone.

JWJEF is a national organization leading the fight for workers’ rights and an economy that benefits everyone. We are grounded in the belief that all workers should have collective bargaining rights, labor and employment protections, employment security, and a decent standard of living. 

Founded in 1817, the American School for the Deaf is the country's oldest and Connecticut's only educational organization exclusively devoted to serving the deaf community. A private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, ASD provides comprehensive educational services for deaf and deaf with special needs infants, children, youth, adults and their families. The school is located on a 54-acre, 14-building campus in West Hartford, Connecticut. The mission of the American School for the Deaf is to provide a comprehensive program for the development of the intellect and the enhancement of the quality of life for the deaf and hard of hearing community by serving as a multi-purpose institution furnishing educational and vocational programs for deaf children, youth, adults and their families.

The International American Relief Society, ''IARS'' is dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through relief and development programs. The IARS focuses on alleviating poverty in the USA and in the World, wherever appropriate humanitarian response may be needed. In other words, the IARS' humanitarian-driven mission is to help individuals and families affected by forced migration and/or poverty. Helping to rebuild their lives, restore a sense of dignity, and fully participate in their communities by providing compassionate support, resources, and programs tailored to their unique needs.