Focused on the Seven Corners area of Falls Church, where the child poverty rate is double the average for Fairfax County, Comunidad equips members of its community with the tools they need to create the futures they want. By listening to community members, who know their needs best, its youth programming emerged entirely co-designed with local leaders. Elementary school children work one-on-one with volunteer reading coaches to strengthen their literacy skills using fun, multisensory tools. Middle and high school students participate in the youth activation program, where they decide on a local community issue to address and are given resources to create their response. A mentorship program further develops their leadership skills and provides opportunities to engage in STEM activities and team sports. Comunidad's flourishing community is rooted in love.

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