Asian American Leadership, Empowerment, and Development

1323 Girard Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-884-0322 phone
202-884-0012 fax
http://www.aalead.org/ website

Area of Interest:
Educating low-income youth

Primary Ethnic Community Served:
Asian

Description:
AALEAD's overaching goal is to increase the opportunities and ability of low-income Asian American children to move out of poverty and become successful, self-sufficient adults. AALEAD firmly believes that education is the key to meeting this goal. However, AALEAD understands that children need additional family, school, and personal supports, not just academic assistance, to succeed. Consequently, AALEAD uses a four pronged approach to youth development, offering each child after school intervention in a safe space, mentoring, family support and educational advocacy.

Submitted by:
Paige Wilhide

New - 10/31/06