YLF builds character and a brighter future for young leaders in our Nation's Capital.
For over two decades YLF has served more than 4,000 students in our after-school, Saturday, summer and special enrichment programs. Nine-in-ten students describe YLF programs as life-changing.
YLF students outperform their District area peers in educational trajectory and across measures of future leadership. Of the 4,000 YLF alums, 97% have graduated high school (compared to 60% of area peers), and roughly 80% have continued their education beyond high school at university, community college or trade school (compared to 48%). In SY 2016-7, YLF conducted a study measuring the leadership development of our students compared to peers. YLF students outperform peers across 8 measures predictive of future leadership, including focus, effort, judgment and preparation.