Jobs at LEAP
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CREATING A NEW HAVEN FOR OUR CHILDREN
We teach children how to learn and young adults how to lead. LEAP was founded in 1992 by educators, students, and community activists to address the historic disinvestment in young people of color in our city. In our two community centers and seven neighborhood-based sites, we provide children with a welcoming place to learn, explore and grow, while offering teens and young adults a platform to find their voice and become leaders and role models. College and high school student counselors teach younger students in literacy, the arts, and athletics.
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Sign up for FREE Classes at the Q House!
Enhance your creativity, physical health, and skill development at the Q House! They offer a range of FREE classes and workshops, from ceramics and art to music production and yoga; there's something for everyone! Unleash your artistic side, harmonize your tunes, or find your zen – all without any cost. Explore, learn, and thrive at the Dixwell Q House’s inclusive and enriching environment. Click here to sign up today!
Summer Programming Begins!
The countdown is over—LEAP’s 2026 summer programming officially kicks off this Friday, June 26th! We are thrilled to welcome more than 1,200 New Haven children and young adults back for an incredible season of literacy enrichment, athletic activities, and hands-on learning. Guided by our dedicated team of high school and college-aged peer mentors, our campers will dive into a safe, high-energy environment designed to spark education and a lifelong curiosity. From our neighborhood sites to big community events across the city, we are ready for an unforgettable summer of growth, leadership, and joy.
Sign up for FREE Classes at the Q House!
Enhance your creativity, physical health, and skill development at the Q House! They offer a range of FREE classes and workshops, from ceramics and art to music production and yoga; there's something for everyone! Unleash your artistic side, harmonize your tunes, or find your zen – all without any cost. Explore, learn, and thrive at the Dixwell Q House’s inclusive and enriching environment. Click here to sign up today!
Julia's Run 2026 Recap
The 27th Annual Julia’s Run for Children, held on April 26, 2026, brought the New Haven community together to celebrate the legacy of Julia Rusinek and support LEAP’s mission of empowering local youth. This milestone event successfully raised critical funds that directly fuel our free literacy and athletics programs, providing essential mentorship and safe spaces for children across the city. The energy from the race serves as the perfect springboard into The Great Give from May 1st to May 7th, where we aim to reach a $70,000 goal to sustain our summer programming without federal funding. Thank you to every runner, volunteer, and donor who helped make this year’s run a success and for continuing to invest in the next generation of New Haven leaders.
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