Asian American LEAD (www.aalead.org) supports 250 low-income and underserved Asian Pacific American youths (K through college age) with academic development, decision-making for their academic futures, leadership skills and improved healthy concepts of self through after-school, summer and mentoring programs.
HEADQUARTERED: Rockville
SERVES: Metro region
WHAT A DONATION BUYS:
• $250 covers the cost of an educational workshop for 50 youths.
• $1,000 supports one youth with one year of Asian-American LEAD programming.
• $10,000 supports 10 youths with one year of Asian-American LEAD programming.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
• One day: Lead an educational or career workshop.
• Weekly/monthly: Volunteer at an after-school program or mentor a young person.
• Internships