DC AALEAD’s Summer Gratitude List

By Natie Hara, DC High School Program Coordinator

Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Youth and Staff
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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 mental games (called Challenge Days!), and learned to support each other as a community.  While there were many hardships for us to overcome, we wanted to share with you a list of the many things we are grateful for!

In-person days and mostly beautiful weather

Shade from the Sun

Our ZoomUNITY

Virtual Showcase

All of our amazing youth!

All of our amazing staff!

Thank you to everyone for joining us this summer!  As we sunset our 2021 Summer Program, we are thankful for the opportunities these past several weeks have provided and look forward to our bright future together as a community.

If you would like to join our community, follow us at @AALEAD or contact:
Bang Co | DC Programs Manager | bco@aalead.org
Natie Hara | DC High School Program Coordinator | nhara@aalead.org