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In October 2025, the L.E.E.P. To College Foundation Board of Directors gathered in Towson, Maryland for a full‑day Strategic Planning Retreat designed to strengthen our vision, sharpen our priorities, and ensure that our work continues to meet the evolving needs of the youth and families we serve. This retreat provided dedicated time for reflection, honest assessment, and bold planning—allowing our leadership team to step back from daily operations and focus on long‑term impact.

Welcome to the first issue of our scholar‑led L.E.E.P. newsletter a space created by students, for our community, where youth voice, leadership, and creativity take center stage. Each month, our scholars will bring you stories from across our Civic Labs, highlight the brilliance of their peers, and share the opportunities, events, and partnerships that keep our mission moving forward.

From Reflection to Action: Scholar Stories of Growth & Goals

As our L2C family closes out 2025, our alumni, mentors, scholars, and partners have advanced their personal journeys and aspirations through leadership, personal impact, and academic achievements. With that same motivation, we enter the new year, setting goals to D.R.E.A.M B.I.G. in 2026.

Each month, we shine a light on one of our incredible L.E.E.P. scholars who embodies leadership, creativity, and the spirit of our Civic Labs. Our Scholar Spotlight celebrates young people who are stepping up, finding their voice, and making a positive impact in their schools, families, and communities. From academic
achievements to entrepreneurial ventures to acts of service, these scholars remind us what is possible when youth are supported, encouraged, and empowered to lead.

Stay tuned as we highlight the brilliance, resilience, and rising leadership of our next generation.

L.E.E.P. scholars, families, alumni, mentors, and community members will gather at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for King Day 2026: The Children Shall Lead, a powerful day of learning, service, and reflection. This year’s program honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy through the lens of youth activism, featuring interactive exhibits, performances, film screenings, and family‑friendly activities inspired by the museum’s Kid Zone. As part of the National Day of Service, scholars will engage in meaningful conversations and leadership experiences that connect past movements to their current work.

We invite our full community to join us in honoring Dr. King’s vision and uplifting the voices of young leaders shaping the future.

L.E.E.P TO COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. recognizes and understands the importance of scholarships. The rising costs of tuition, books, and living expenses often disrupts students' academic focus and discourages them. Nonetheless, financial aid enables students to overcome financial barriers and access higher education, ultimately benefiting individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Ultimately, scholars are free to focus on their studies.

L.E.E.P. is growing and we’re calling on caring adults, college students, and community leaders to join us in empowering the next generation. We are currently seeking mentors, tutors, and facilitators to support our middle and high school scholars across our Civic Labs and partner sites.
Volunteers contribute just a few hours each month, but the impact lasts far beyond the time spent. Whether you’re guiding a small group discussion, helping a scholar strengthen academic skills, or supporting a hands‑on workshop, your presence helps create a safe, inspiring environment where young people can learn, lead, and thrive.