Youth Charity Fashion Show Gala
January 14, 2014
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – On January 25th, 2014 at 4:00pm the Leap Organization will be hosting a Charity Fashion Show Gala at the Emmanuel Family Life Center located at 303 Fairview Lane. In addition to youth modeling locally designed attire and formal wear, elected officials, pastors, and community leaders will also rip the runway.
There will be a catered meal served by youth for guests along with a silent auction featuring baskets containing gift cards, perfumes, sporting goods/memorabilia, vacations, and much more.
LEAP plans Youth Summer Educational Excursion
April 17, 2013
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – LEAP is preparing for its 3rd Annual Youth Summer Trip to St Louis Missouri from July 25th to July 29th, 2013 and would like to extend an invitation to youth ages 11 to 18 to participate.
The purpose of this trip is to provide students with with entertaining and educational summer trip in St Louis that will consist of the following:
Youth Summer Educational Excursion
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.
Apartment Unit Available under LEAP Emergency/Transitional Housing Program
January 27, 2012
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – As of February 1st, 2012, the LEAP Organization will be accepting applications for one available unit under the Emergency/Transitional Housing Program. The application deadline is February 15th.
A determination should be made as to who the housing recipient will be by March 1st. Applications can be downloaded from www.leaporg.net or picked up from the Emmanuel Family Life Center located at 303 Fairview Lane. [Read more]
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.
