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The Youth Leadership Foundation builds character and a brighter future for young leaders in 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!
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Inspire Greatness

We believe that every young person is called to greatness. When a young person pursues that greatness, they inspire greatness in others. YLF mentors help them hear the call and respond.

Ed Smith Leadership Appeal

Support our a strong start to our school year programming while honoring the legacy of YLF co-founder Edward C. Smith. Click below to learn more.

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Fall Community Lecture

Join us for our Fall Community Lecture featuring Dr. Anthony Bradley, author of The Fatherhood Effect, hosted by the Youth Leadership Foundation at the Catholic University of America's Busch School of Business.

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