By Kathy Jiang, VA HS Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Staff— VA Summer Programs wrapped up at the end of last month with our first field trip since pre-pandemic times: to the Smithsonian Zoo. It was a fun, if humid, day filled with animal friends and bonding. The zoo trip was a first for […]
Learn MoreCOMMUNITY SAFETY TOOLS & AAPI RESIDENTS & SENIOR CITIZENS In light of the increasing anti-AAPI hate crimes, Asian American LEAD is working on a project to equip our community members against the violence towards AAPI senior citizens. Through our Safety with Sound initiative, AALEAD will distribute personal safety goodie bags and PPE (shown below). We […]
Learn MoreBy Natie Hara, DC High School Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Youth and Staff— After enduring one of the most historic years, we prioritized mental wellness and coming together as a community this summer. Titled CommUNITY: Stronger Together, we discussed our personal journeys with mental health and supportive coping skills, competed in physical and […]
Learn MoreBy: Rochielle Canare, MD Middle School Program Coordinator and Maggie Chu, MD High School Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Staff After a year of fully online after-school programs, Maryland AALEAD youth and staff spent July engaged in a three-week, action-packed summer program together at Wheaton Regional Park and online! Through our 2021 Summer theme, […]
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