“Each one, teach one.”
Larry Thomas Youth Development
Photo: Larry Thomas (middle) and his sons
Larry Thomas Youth Development (LTYD) is an official 501(c)(3) organization.
OUR VISION A transformative organization empowering young people to excel beyond limitation.
OUR MISSION Providing educational support and developmental programs to ensure young people fulfill their individual potential.
LTYD earned the 2023 Gold Seal! We are excited to share the work our nonprofit does. Learn how you can support us and make a difference.
The overarching goal of LTYD is to reduce high school dropout rates, increase college graduation rates, and improve the economic prospects of high-risk youth in Maricopa County, Arizona.
LTYD is committed to tackling the dropout rates for the underserved youth in the Maricopa County school system. By developing and implementing a variety of programs that address the various issues youth face in underserved school districts, LTYD will reduce the number of dropout rates one student at a time, one school at a time.
