YLF builds character among youth of our Nation's Capital.
97% of YLF students graduate from high school.
80% have achieved success in university, community college or trade school.
90% of our students said that YLF is life-changing!
Race for DC Kids
sponsored by DRT Strategies
Join us for our 10th Annual Race for DC Kids followed by our post-Race party featuring Kids Fun Run, food trucks, bounce houses, music, games and giveaways.
Enrollment is open for Mentor+, our rock climbing program that deepens mentorship and fosters a passion for outdoor spaces among TAP and PALS students. Through climbing and mentorship, students gain personal resilience, and develop a self-concept around outdoor stewardship.
The life-changing work we do is possible because of staff and volunteers that are living out the values they impart to students: to build character and live a life of excellence.