Local Scholarship Essay Contest for High School Seniors
January 28, 2013
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – The 7 Points Quest is a local essay contest for high school seniors designed to encourage and promote the 7 principles of Leadership, Enlightenment, Academic Achievement, Perseverance, Outreach, Responsibility, and Growth.
The LEAP Organization recognizes the importance of encouraging youth to be productive and responsible citizens, and is honored to provide resources to assist youth their quest to pursue higher learning opportunities.
LEAP Organization awards Single Parent Transitional Housing
March 5, 2012
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville TN – March 1st, 2012 marked another opportunity for a single parent to have a second chance. Through a collaborative partnership with the LEAP Organization and Millan Enterprises, the parent was awarded an apartment unit and is eligible to receive two vouchers making her rent free for the first two months. After which, based on compliance with the program can receive an additional 2 vouchers that will make her rent half off the market value.
As needed she may even receive additional vouchers of up to $100.00 off the rent.
LEAP has launched an online campaign requesting members of the community to commit to donating at least $5.00 month to help purchase additional apartment units for the LEAP Transitional Housing Program.
NAACP Rallies behind the LEAP Organization
February 8, 2012
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – The Annual Barbara Johnson Unity Day Breakfast was held at the Quality Inn Hotel on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. Many elected officials, pastors, and active members of the community were present to show their commitment to unification for the betterment of the Clarksville Tennessee community.
Awards were presented to former City Council Woman Barbara Johnson and several others to recognize their achievement in addition to elected officials addressing those in attendance.
LEAP Founder/Executive Director Richard “Reason” Garrett (left) and NAACP President Jimmie Garland (right) spoke at the Annual Barbara Johnson Unity Day Breakfast.
Youth LEAP Interns Volunteer to serve at Loaves and Fishes
January 22, 2012
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – January 21st, 2012, the LEAP Youth Interns volunteered to support Loaves and Fishes in serving the hungry. Loaves and Fishes serves between 150-200 meals daily to the hungry six days a week and distributes food to area agencies through volunteer efforts.
Loaves and Fishes served 45,864 meals in 2011 on site. They also have a Food Distribution Center that distributed approximately 137,000 lbs. of food to 18 other agencies helping the needy.
Interns from LEAP serving at Loaves and Fishes.
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.
A New Beginning for Youth
January 1, 2012
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – New Beginnings Hair Salon owner, Shalonda Walker, invested her time and skills into three LEAP youth interns to help with a new beginning by providing a free hairstyle makeover.
“When Whitney told me about the struggles that the girls in the program had to overcome, my heart immediately went out to them. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to encourage them to keep making positive strides” said Shalonda Walker.
Shalonda Walker, owner of New Beginnings Hair Salon provided a free hairstyle makeover to three LEAP youth interns.
Alternative School Students get a dose of reality
December 24, 2011
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – On December 19th, 2011 marked the last day of school for students of the Greenwood Alternative School and the first dose of reality for some. The LEAP Organization facilitated the acclaimed Reality Check program that was sponsored by the Clarksville Montgomery County School System.
Volunteers were asked to sit behind a table that represented different aspects of life such as banks, car dealerships, day cares, college, clothing store, grocery store, and real estate offices.
Students from the Greenwood Alternative School experience the Reality Check program sponsored by the Clarksville Montgomery County School System.
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.
