7th annual Joint Conference on Juvenile Justice to be held at APSU on April 8th
April 6, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 8th, 2017, the Montgomery County Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Task Force, the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, the MerryInGOD Foundation and Austin Peay State University will present the 7th Annual Joint Conference on Juvenile Justice.
Austin Peay State University’s Morgan University Center. (APSU)
Leap Organization holds Annual Dining with the Stars Gala
March 9, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth and business incubation program, Leap Organization hosted its annual Dining with the Stars Gala at the Riverview Inn in downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, on Saturday, March 4th, 2017.
Dining with the Stars is the annual tribute where high school seniors in the Clarksville Montgomery county community are awarded $1000 and $500.00 scholarships based on their essay submission.
Hand Family Companies sustained the gala with their $2500 donation that helped support LEAPs night of student stars shining bright.
Former U.S. Attorney General Judge Alberto Gonzalez was keynote speaker for the event.
Waste Industries Invests $5,000 in LEAP’s Capital Campaign
February 21, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Waste Industries donated $5,000 to support youth and individuals seeking to attain emotional wellness and economic independence as a part of LEAP ORG’s Youth Program.
Thane Harrison, Waste Industries General Manager supports his company’s Full Circle Project, a Clarksville-based charitable effort allowing its customers to enroll in e-billing to choose where the companies charitable giving should be directed.
LEAP ORG was selected because they have served over 1100 youth ages 11 to 24 since 2009.
LEAP’s Richard Garrett accepts a $5,000 check from Waste Industries General Manager Thane Harrison.
Clarksville Youth Learn About Miami & Enjoy The Bahamas
July 15, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Miami and the Bahamas were the destination for the LEAP Organization’s 6th Annual Educational Excursion.
Children from Clarksville along with chaperones and community members embarked on a five-day journey to Miami to educate LEAP youth by exposing them to other cities, cultural differences and historical landmarks.
Participants visited the Holocaust Memorial, Jewish Museum, History of Miami Museum, and the Miccosukee Indian Village where they experienced an airboat ride through the everglades followed by an alligator show.
LEAP Youth visit Miccosukee Indian Village.
Tennessee Gun Country’s Shoot for a Cause Benefits LEAP Youth
August 18, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee Gun Country hosted Shoot for a Cause, a charity event for gun owners, and non-owners alike, to learn about firearms and practice on the range. The event was open to the community and held on the gun range with July 25th designated for 100% of the proceeds to be donated to the LEAP Organization.
The donation will enable LEAP to educate their youth participants in gun safety and violence prevention.
Executive Director Richard “Reason” Garrett had concerns regarding the community support for this type of event. “Initially I was concerned about how the community would respond to this kind of event given the recent unfortunate gun related tragedies.
Tennessee Gun Country hosted “Shoot for a Cause” to raise money for the LEAP Organization.
Block Party held in Lincoln Homes by LEAP and Clarksville Housing Authority
November 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On a crisp October Saturday LEAP organization in collaboration with the Clarksville Housing Authority hosted a Block Party in Lincoln Homes. Laughter could be heard as you approached the block party. It was coming from dozens and dozens of children enjoying free hot dogs, popcorn, and ice cream as well as playing games, jumping in the inflatables provided by A Jump’n Good Time, and live music from DJ Greedy.
LEAP Site Lead Dorlisha White spearheaded the event with the help of Martha Witherspoon of the Housing Authority.
Block Party held in Lincoln Homes by LEAP and Clarksville Housing Authority.
Northeast, West Creek High Schools come in First at the 5th Annual Step and Dance Competition
November 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Over 400 were in attendance to watch the 5th annual LEAP step and dance competition held at West Creek High School. Comedian Deztin “DJ” Pryor hosted the event and had the crowd on their feet showing off their moves before the competition.
Local recording artist Rebecca Henry opened with the National Anthem and “How Great is Our God.”
Parents, family, friends and community members came out to show their support and watch the teams perform. Teams that competed in step included West Creek High, Northwest High, and Rossview High. Northeast High competed in dance and Kenwood High in drill.
Northeast High School 1st place dance. (Lois Jones)
LEAP to hold 5th Annual Dance Competition October 25th
October 17, 2014
Clarksville, TN – LEAP organization is planning their 5th annual Step and Dance Crew Challenge on Saturday, October 25th, 2014 at West Creek High School. The event will take place between 3:00pm and 6:00pm. with admission only five dollars, children under seven are free.
Proceeds will be used to benefit youth performing arts and allow more participants to attend youth enrichment programs.
The event will showcase the talents of many of Clarksville middle and high school students in step and dance routines.
5th Annual Dance Competition to be held October 25th
Clarksville Youth Educational Excursion
July 31, 2013
Written by Richard Garrett
St Louis, MO – Youth from Clarksville, Tennessee embarked on an educational excursion that began with the Missouri Historical Museum where they learned about the Missouri’s rich history and viewed the NFL Hall of Fame exhibits.
The next day the group went on a walking guided tour around them Arch prior to taking the tram to take in St Louis from the top followed by a Riverboat cruise. Upon disembarking the group visited the Historical Courthouse where the Dred Scott Trail took place and were able to participate in the reenactment of the trial.
St Louis Clarksville Youth Educational Excursion
Unity Day last Weekend United the City of Clarksville for At Least One Day
June 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday Hilldale Baptist Church played host to third annual Unity Day celebration. The goal of Unity Day is to build a stronger community by recognizing and joining together religious, governmental and business leaders in fellowship.
Unity Day was founded by Treva Gordon, the owner and publisher of the Convenient Shopper Magazine. “I was watching an awards show on television and I was so inspired by the way they honored the pop star’s and the rap artists. It was wonderful; they had the gift bags, bling bling, the limos, and everything that went with it. That was awesome!” she said to herself.
Unity Day Hosts Kevin Kennedy and Yolanda Stewart
