Identity (identity-youth.org) works with more than 3,000 Latino and other multicultural youths after school, in the community and on the playing fields. The organization aims to help youths develop social and emotional skills, do better in school and get ready for work.
Headquartered: Gaithersburg
Serves: Montgomery County
What a donation buys:
- $250 provides healthy snacks for 30 low-income struggling readers in after-school programs.
- $1,000 turns spring break from a high-risk time to an enriching safe time for 10 teens.
- $10,000 helps 10 GED students earn their high school diploma.
Volunteer opportunities:
- Weekly: Tutor struggling young readers.
- Occasional: Conduct mock job interviews with older youths.
- Internships
