Asian Youth Center

The Asian Youth Center (AYC) will expand our Emergency Food Program which provides clients with a bag worth up to 30 meals of fresh produce, meat, grains, dairy products, eggs, ready-made meals, and non-perishable as well as hygiene items and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Through the introduction of a comprehensive volunteer program, the organization will leverage community partnerships and members of the community to support the fight against food insecurity in the San Gabriel Valley and the broader Los Angeles region.

The Asian Youth Center (AYC) will connect adults over 65 years old in the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) area of Los Angeles County to underutilized mental health services. Through the United Mental Health Promoter (UMHP) Project, individuals will receive culturally competent information, education, and access to resources in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Spanish and English.

AYC's Youth and Parent Leadership Development (YPLD) program provides academic support, college and career readiness, health and wellness services, leadership development, and family resources at six Dream Centers in eight public high schools throughout LA County. Utilizing Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) methodology and the Community Schools framework, YPLD supports immigrant and refugee youth and parents to identify and advocate for policy issues that matter most to them, allowing them to voice their opinions and concerns.