The Promise of Latino Youth in Montgomery County, a new report from Identity and researchers at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, finds the optimism of Latino youth at odds with their reality. Identity pledges to keep the urgency front and center. Learn more>
Identity’s staff and board are as committed as ever to our founding vision of a just and equitable society that nurtures all youth and is enriched by their contributions.
News & Information
The Hero Among Us: Candace Kattar
Identity co-founder Candace Kattar was profiled on Telemundo Washington’s “Heroés Entre Nosotros”. The segment highlighted her [...]
New Programs in the New Year
The New Year brings new and expanded out-of-school-time programs to 170 Identity youth. Thanks to [...]
Council President Navarro highlights PROMISE REPORT in Wash Post OpEd
Makes a business argument for equity in education saying, “We cannot afford the status quo”. [...]
How we make a difference
Academic Support
We offer engaging, culturally competent after-school support to students who have interrupted education or who are at risk of falling behind.
Social & Emotional Learning
SEL is at the core of all we do, helping youth learn self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Job Readiness & Workforce Development
We equip our program participants with the competencies, tools, and resources they need to succeed in today’s job market and grow professionally.
About Us
We’re building a stronger Montgomery County by responding to the needs of the county’s growing Latino population. Identity’s primary focus is on assisting in-school and out-of-school Latino youth and their families who live in high poverty areas of Montgomery County and are most at-risk for poor academic and economic life outcomes.
Who We Serve
Latino youth are the bedrock of our community’s future – but many of them face tremendous challenges that severely limit their options and opportunities. At the same time, these youth bring many strengths: love of family, pride in their culture, an eagerness to succeed, and an impressive resilience to forge ahead in spite of the hardships they have endured.
Success Stories
We empower Latino youth to reach their full potential and work towards a successful transition into adulthood. We invite you to explore the stories of just a few of the youth we have been privileged to serve. These stories show how determined Identity youth are to overcome challenges and create a better future for themselves and their community.
Identity accepts client referrals for programs and services provided through our Youth Opportunity Centers (YOCs), which are located in Gaithersburg and Takoma Park.
