African Youth & Community Organization (A.Y.C.O.)
The African Youth and Community Organization (AYCO) is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to empowering immigrant and refugee families through culturally responsive education, youth development, and community engagement. AYCO’s Early Learning Program at Wilkes Elementary operates under Multnomah County’s Preschool for All (PFA) initiative, which provides free, inclusive, and high-quality preschool education to 3- and 4-year-old children across the county.