Asian American LEAD (AALEAD)

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Asian American LEAD (AALEAD) AALEAD provides educational enrichment and youth development programs to low-income and underserved Asian American youth in the DC Metro region.

AALEAD’s mission is to support low-income and underserved Asian Pacific American youth with educational empowerment, identity development, and leadership opportunities through after school, summer, and mentoring programs.

A special thank you to our youth, mentors, families, and AALEAD community for a fun-filled Family Day! 💛What an incredib...
10/23/2026

A special thank you to our youth, mentors, families, and AALEAD community for a fun-filled Family Day! 💛

What an incredible way to kick off our 2026-2027 Program year! We hope you enjoyed the food, games, and prizes as we gathered to celebrate each other and begin a new chapter in our community. Rain or shine, we will never miss an opportunity to come together, reconnect, and show out for our youth.

We appreciate your unwavering commitment to continue uplifting our youth inside and outside of the classroom.

Our team at AALEAD thanks you and we hope to see you for yet another exciting kick off next year!

🌎✈️ AALEAD high schoolers, have you ever dreamed of studying abroad or exploring the world?Join us on Friday, October 23...
10/16/2026

🌎✈️ AALEAD high schoolers, have you ever dreamed of studying abroad or exploring the world?

Join us on Friday, October 23, for the 4th Annual Pathways to Global Citizenship Youth Summit, hosted by the Fulbright Association! 🎉

This is your chance to learn about FREE and low-cost opportunities to study abroad, connect with global leaders, and discover exciting international education and career pathways!

You'll hear from Fulbright alumni, Peace Corps volunteers, and other professionals who will share their experiences and advice.

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
📍 Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, Washington, DC
⏰ 9 AM – 1 PM

✨ FREE to attend!
🍽️ Lunch provided!
🎓 Earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours!

AALEAD enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is required. Space is limited, and priority is given to the first 20 enrolled youth to RSVP from each region (DC, MD, and VA).

🔗 Interested in joining us? Learn more and RSVP: https://bit.ly/4BbG1Ea

Calling all AALEAD youth! 📣💼Not sure what career path you want to pursue? Curious about different professions and what i...
10/15/2026

Calling all AALEAD youth! 📣💼

Not sure what career path you want to pursue? Curious about different professions and what it takes to get there?

Join us for AALEAD Career Day on Saturday, November 7, in partnership with Ascend Greater Washington Chapter! 🎉

This is your chance to explore different career paths, connect with professionals, and gain advice to help you plan for your future!

Plus, before Career Day begins, stop by our "Thrift Your Fit" session to pick out gently used professional clothing provided by Monumental Sports & Entertainment and AAPIN! 👔 ✨

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 1025 Connecticut Ave NW #600, Washington, DC
👕 Thrift Your Fit: 10 AM – 11 AM
💼 Career Day: 11 AM – 2 PM

You can also earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for attending!

Participation is FREE! Youth must be enrolled with AALEAD and registered for the event.

🔗 Learn more and save your spot: https://bit.ly/4ewUmRW

We Did It! 🎉🧡We're still celebrating an incredible milestone from the end of September!Thanks to YOU, we raised more tha...
10/13/2026

We Did It! 🎉🧡

We're still celebrating an incredible milestone from the end of September!

Thanks to YOU, we raised more than $51,000 during our Matching Gift Campaign and unlocked the full $50,000 match, generating more than $101,000 to support AALEAD youth and programs! 🎉

What an incredible way to build momentum for the new school year!

To everyone who donated, shared our campaign, and spread the word, THANK YOU for making this possible!

09/25/2026

For Marc, that AALEAD spark meant finding community, embracing his identity, and growing as a leader.

This September, you can help create that spark for more youth. 🧡

We’ve raised $24,779 toward our $50,000 goal, which means we’re almost halfway there! Every gift made through September 30 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000.

Make your gift today and help us unlock the full match: https://bit.ly/4rx980n

📸🎥 A special thank you to Peter Chuong Photography and Trevor K. Chan Photography for helping us capture and share the stories of AALEAD youth.

⏰ We’re only 4 DAYS away from AALEAD’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament! ⛳🏌️This Friday, we’re heading to Potomac Shores Golf ...
09/14/2026

⏰ We’re only 4 DAYS away from AALEAD’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament! ⛳🏌️

This Friday, we’re heading to Potomac Shores Golf Club for a day of golf, friendly competition, and community, all in support of AAPI youth across the DMV. 🧡

There’s still time to join us! Come with colleagues, clients, friends, or family and make a foursome, or sign up individually. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome.

🎟️ Enter our raffle for a chance to win great prizes
🏌️ Add mulligans to give yourself another shot
🍽️ Enjoy a meal following play
🏆 Compete alongside fellow golfers
🧡 Help support free programs for AALEAD youth

All net proceeds from the tournament support AALEAD’s free after-school, summer, and mentoring programs across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Only 4 days left. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!

⛳ Register today: https://bit.ly/4v937qZ

We’re on our way! 🧡Thanks to our incredible community, we’ve already raised more than $8,000 toward our $50,000 Septembe...
09/10/2026

We’re on our way! 🧡

Thanks to our incredible community, we’ve already raised more than $8,000 toward our $50,000 September Matching Gift Campaign!

Every gift gets us one step closer to unlocking the full match. Through September 30, a generous donor will match donations dollar for dollar, up to $50,000.

Your support helps AALEAD provide free after-school, summer, and mentoring programs for youth across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

🎉 We’ve passed $8,000. Now, let’s keep that number growing!

🧡 Make your gift today: https://bit.ly/4oxRSa0

⛳ Only 9 days until tee off!Join us on Friday, September 18, for AALEAD’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Potomac Shores G...
09/09/2026

⛳ Only 9 days until tee off!

Join us on Friday, September 18, for AALEAD’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Potomac Shores Golf Club!

🏌️ Golfers of all skill levels are welcome
👥 Register individually or gather a foursome
🏆 Compete in our Scramble Best Ball tournament
🍽️ Enjoy a meal following play
🧡 Support AAPI youth across the DMV

All net proceeds support AALEAD’s free after-school, summer, and mentoring programs for youth across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Spots are filling quickly, so secure yours today!

⛳ Register here: https://bit.ly/4v937qZ

09/04/2026

🎉 Your gift can make TWICE the impact for AALEAD youth!

Through September 30, every $1 donated to Asian American LEAD (AALEAD) will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous donor, up to a total match of $50,000.

That means your $25 gift becomes $50, $50 becomes $100, and $100 becomes $200! 🧡

Your support helps us continue providing free after-school, summer, and mentoring programs for youth across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Will you help us unlock the full $50,000 match?

🧡 Donate today and double your impact for AALEAD youth: https://bit.ly/4oxRSa0

✨ We're hiring a Mentor & Volunteer Coordinator! ✨AALEAD is looking for a passionate, relationship-focused individual to...
08/28/2026

✨ We're hiring a Mentor & Volunteer Coordinator! ✨

AALEAD is looking for a passionate, relationship-focused individual to help strengthen our mentoring and volunteer programs across the DMV.

In this role, you'll support mentors, mentees, volunteers, and families while helping coordinate recruitment, onboarding, events, trainings, and ongoing engagement. If you're passionate about youth development, mentoring, and building strong communities, we'd love to hear from you! 🧡

📍 Based in Washington, DC with some travel throughout the DMV
💼 Full-time
📅 Position start: September 2026

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4gq01uK

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14 Ridge Square NW, Suite 300
Washington D.C., DC
20016

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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