Clarksville Community Black History Council to celebrate Emancipation August 8th-10th
August 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Starting August 8th through August 10th there will be a series of events to celebrate Emancipation sponsored by the Clarksville Community Black History Council
On Thursday, August 8th, there will be a Spiritual Convocation at Greater Missionary Baptist Church beginning at 7:00pm.
“Sixteen pastors have been selected across racial, cultural and church denominational lines will discuss four areas connected to the emancipation: bondage, slavery, freedom and unity,” said Pastor Jerry Jerkins.
Emmanuel Center continues the spirit of giving after the Holidays
January 8, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On January 8th, 2012, members of First Missionary Baptist Church served a buffet style meal to the homeless and other members of the Clarksville community in need at the Emmanuel Family Life Center.
“Church is more than meeting once a week in a building. Our goal is to use outreach programs to show the love of Christ as we minister to people’s natural needs while at the same time planting seeds to minister to their spiritual needs” commented FMBC member Kimberly Wiggins.
A buffet style meal was served to the homeless and other members of the local community in need at the Emmanuel Family Life Center by members of First Missionary Baptist Church.
Emmanuel Center Hosts Reality Check Program
January 2, 2012
Clarksville, TN – December 28th, 2011, the LEAP Organization hosted the Reality Check Program at the Emmanuel Family Life Center and opened it for youth throughout the city who were unable to participate in their respective schools.
LEAP Organization hosted the Reality Check Program at the Emmanuel Family Life Center.
Miller-Motte Technical College® Congratulates 2011 Graduates
September 22, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Miller-Motte Technical College® held its annual graduation ceremony on August 26th, 2011 at First Missionary Baptist Church in Clarksville. Graduates as well as Miller-Motte staff, family and friends gathered together to celebrate the students’ success.
Looking out at a filled sanctuary, Miller-Motte graduates were met with smiles and cheers as they crossed the stage and shook the hand of Assistant Regional Vice President and Campus Director, Gina Castleberry.
Miller-Motte Technical College® 2011 Graduates
2nd United Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
July 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 30th at 8:00am, several local churches will host the 2nd United Men’s Fellowship Breakfast in the First Missionary Baptist Church fellowship hall. The theme for the breakfast is the church community coming together despite denominational differences to evangelize.
“The goal for the breakfast is to communicate an unified message that we are to make men disciples of Jesus, not disciples of denominations.” commented Pastor Robert Harris of First Missionary Baptist Church. [Read more]
Back to School Basketball Bash and Family Fun Day
July 19, 2011
Clarksville, TN – As a follow up to the excellent article written by the Leaf Chronicle journalist Robert Smith highlighting several events at the Back to School Basketball Bash, LEAP would like to take a moment to recognize the CARE Program for its diligent efforts in orchestrating the Family Fun Day portion.
“We are very appreciative of the CARE program and Emmanuel Family Life Center for partnering with us on the event.” said Tamira Cole, LEAP Board President.
LEAP Back to School Basketball Bash
Clarksville Rallies Behind Youth
June 23, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville community accepted the challenge of assisting First Missionary Baptist Church and the LEAP Organization take youth on a trip to Washington DC. This trip provides the youth with an opportunity to journey through our past and see history in the making through an historical and relevant tour of the Capitol.
The students will be exposed to a myriad of activities such as performances at the National Theaters, the National Gallery of Art, the Smithsonian, several memorials and monuments.
Clarksville youth to visit Washington, D.C.
LEAP preps students through Internet based scavenger hunt
March 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 students from the LEAP Intern program participated in a collegiate Internet trivia based scavenger hunt. “The objective of the exercise was to familiarize students with utilizing the Internet to research college majors, requirements, fun interesting facts about various schools,” says, Tamira Cole, President of the LEAP Organization Board of Directors. As an incentive for participating, the group who won the scavenger hunt received two $25.00 gift cards to stores of their choosing. [Read more]
LEAP Housing Program Apartment Unit Available
March 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On November 19th, 2010 a Clarksville resident signed her lease in the offices of Millan Enterprises to be the first single parent assisted under the LEAP Housing Program.
Through a partnership with Millan Enterprises, the LEAP ORG provides housing to low income single parents who find themselves in dire need of housing. [Read more]
L.E.A.P. ORG Awards Scholarship at 3 on 3 Back to School Basketball Tournament Championship
July 26, 2010
Nonprofit organization and community center provide recreation and supplies for youth
On Saturday, July 24th at 12:00pm the L.E.A.P. Organization awarded April Ogburn with Scholarship for her outstanding performance in the LEAP Intern Program and being accepted into Lane College. Trophies were awarded to winners fo each bracket.
As a result to donations from LEAP and the community we were able to collect over 240 packs of paper and other items for the Back to School Bash. This event also gave our youth a positive outlet to fellowship and build teams in a safe and secure environment.
Participants of the 3 on 3 Back to School Basketball Tournament Championship
