LEAP is committed to having significant impact on all of the young people we serve. Learn how here. LEAP's Impact LEAP provides academic support, social enrichment, and leadership development to more than 1,000 youth each year. Using our unique mentoring model, LEAP empowers high school and college students, giving them the training, education, and resources they need to work as counselors for younger children. With their counselors’ support, these children engage in literacy activities and learn to swim, code, camp, dance, garden and much more — all free of charge. Leap by the Numbers 1,202 Children in LEAP's Afterschool and Summer Programs 6 Neighborhood Based Sites 150 Young Teens as LEAP Leaders in Training 19 Books Read on Average per LEAPer during the Summer 211 Young People Employed and Trained at LEAP Annual Reports See our annual reports for information about LEAP's yearly statistics and a performance overview! Testimonials See our testimonials for student and counselor feedback on their experience in LEAP! How Can I Make an Impact? By Mail Make checks out to "LEAP" and send to: 31 Jefferson Street New Haven, CT 06511 Online Make a tax deductible donation‏. Click to Give Over the Phone It's easy to donate offline too. Tel: 203-773-0770

Art Fitness Read-Alouds Dance Kung Fu & Music LEAP Activity Videos Art Classes with Alicia Cobb Ripped Paper Project (1 hour) Language Monsters Self-Portraits Project (1 hour) Art Day of the Dead memes inspired by Jose Guadalupe Posada (1 hour) Sun Moon Portraits Project (1 hour) Positive Negative Art Project (1 hour) Pointillism Flowers Project (1 hour) Fitness Classes with Taivon Jones Fitness Fitness Class Quarantine Theme Workout #1 Fitness Class Quarantine Theme Workout #2 Virtual Fitness Class (about 10 minutes) Anna Simon Reading My Father's Dragon Part 1 Read-Alouds Anna Simon Reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Chapters 1 and 2 Read-Alouds Anne Northrup Reading Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan Anne Northrup Reading The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan Part 1 Anne Northrup Reading The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan Part 2 Wendy Simmons reading Max Found Two Sticks by Brian Pinkney Anne Northrup Reading Peter and the Starcatchers pt 1 Anne Northrup Reading Peter and the Starcatchers pt 2 Dance Lessons Dance African Dance Lesson #1 Provided by Art in CT African Dance Lesson #2 Provided by Art in CT African Dance Lesson #3 Provided by Art in CT Kung Fu & Music Kung Fu & Music Mitchell Jay Kung Fu Lesson 1 Steven Riccio Music Lessons Introduction

Leaders In Training (LITs) Application Form *Application does not automatically save; if you refresh or leave this page, any entered information will be lost.* Para completar la aplicación en español, cambie el botón de traducción a español en la parte superior derecha del formulario a continuación.

Educational resources on anti-racism as well as information on who is working on these issues in our community. Racial Justice & Social Change Art Is . . . (Woman and Girl with Stripes , Art Is. . . (Girlfriends Times Two), Art Is . . . (Women in Crowd Framed) (1983) by Lorraine O’Grady , Poetry Foundation (2018) by Loveis Wise, Untitled (2020) by Tomi Um , Finding Peace in Chaotic Times (2020) by Dani Pendergast Below are educational materials, tips, and healing resources meant to support all people but especially Black youth and their non-Black peers who are trying to learn how to navigate the culture of racial injustice and police brutality in our nation. Many of these resources are gathered from local and national leaders on topics of racism, police brutality, social change and activism . LEAP hopes these resources offer the space to learn, reflect, prepare, take action and heal. If you are a non-Black person, we especially encourage you to utilize these educational materials as everyone needs to recognize the value and vibrancy of Black lives as well as the ways the United States has fought against that livelihood. This list of resources is long and links to even longer lists, so our suggestion is pick one item in one medium (books, movies, podcasts, reading lesson plans, etc.) at a time that you can give complete attention to; each resource is important and you will be all the better for taking the time to learn from them. If you’ve got a lot of time on your hands, then you are always welcome to learn more at the pace that works best for you. LEAP would like to thank Abdul-Razak Zachariah for compiling these resources. Educational Materials on Anti-Racism, Social Movements and Black History in the United States View Connecticut and New Haven-based Social and Racial Justice Groups View Curriculum and Resources for Teaching Young Children and Teens about Anti-Racism and Social Movements View Healing Spaces and Resources for the Black Community View

Curriculum and Resources for Teaching Children and Teens about Anti-Racism and Social Movements Reflecting on George Floyd’s Death and Police Violence Towards Black Americans (Facing History and Ourselves) This guide from Facing History and Ourselves offers specific tips, materials and conversation starters for you and your students regarding George Floyd’s death and recent protests in response to it. This is an important resource, especially for educators and leaders who have not engaged in these conversations with students in the past. For more teaching guides, resources and advice on discussing the difficult history of racism to students, check out Facing History and Ourselves and their array of materials and events. The 1619 Project Curriculum “The 1619 Project, inaugurated with a special issue of The New York Times Magazine, challenges us to reframe U.S. history by marking the year when the first enslaved Africans arrived on Virginia soil as our nation's foundational date. Here you will find reading guides, activities, and other resources to bring The 1619 Project into your classroom.” Teaching About Race, Racism and Police Violence (Teaching Tolerance) This is a collection of educational materials, lesson plans and multimedia resources for educators to use when teaching their students on the broader and interconnected topics of race, racism and police violence. For more lesson plans and discussion guides on these topics, check out Teaching Tolerance ’s website, as well as the work done by the larger organization they are a part of, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) . Talking About Race Web Portal (National Museum of African American History and Culture) “The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture today launched Talking About Race, a new online portal designed to help individuals, families, and communities talk about racism, racial identity and the way these forces shape every aspect of society, from the economy and politics to the broader American culture. The online portal provides digital tools, online exercises, video instructions, scholarly articles and more than 100 multi-media resources tailored for educators, parents and caregivers—and individuals committed to racial equality.” Educator’s Guide for Reading Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi “This guide suggests a month-long approach to reading and discussing Stamped with middle-school and high-school readers in English, English Language Arts, Social Stud-ies, History, and Humanities classrooms.”

LEAP hires and trains college students to serve as Senior Counselors, responsible for mentoring and turtoring children and teens. Learn more and find an application here. Senior Counselors LEAP Senior Counselors (SCs), partnered with their Junior Counselors, lead groups of children and teenagers as teachers, mentors, and positive role models to help our youth develop both academically and socially. SCs are college students who are paid members of the LEAP staff, and each works under the supervision of a Site Coordinator who guides and mentors them. LEAP employs approximately 100 SCs each year, full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year. Apply for our Spring 2025 Program Here! Senior Counselor General Application About the Position LEAP Senior Counselors must be college or graduate students in good academic standing at a 2- or 4-year college or university. We also accept applicants who are currently attending a trade school or who are in military training and have an open schedule to work during our program hours. LEAP counselors are at the center of the LEAP experience for our young people and they must demonstrate the highest level of commitment. They receive extensive training to prepare them for the tremendous responsibilities of teaching, inspiring, and caring for children as well as mentoring the Junior Counselors with whom they partner. Their preparation includes training in literacy education, CPR, conflict resolution, classroom management, trauma-informed education, and even how to take their kids camping. SCs also have the opportunity to take workshops to help them develop for any future career on topics such as resume writing, public speaking, and financial literacy. Through our unique model, SCs receive genuine leadership opportunities with support from their supervisors. During the summer program, LEAP provides SCs with free housing in the neighborhood in which they work. We do this so that counselors are accessible to children, can learn about the neighborhoods’ strengths and weaknesses, and children can have their college student role models as neighbors. *Application does not automatically save; if you refresh or leave the page, any entered information will be lost.* Still in high school? Apply to be a Junior Counselor! Apply Here!

Food, Rent & Unemployment Rent Assistance Unite CT Rental Assistance for Connecticut's Economy Have you been financially impacted by COVID-19? Are you struggling to pay your rent and utilities? Apply for UniteCT, a rental assistance program supporting CT residents who earn up to 80% of the HUD Area Media Income and their landlords. You may qualify for the opportunity to receive missed electric outstanding payments and/or missed rent or future rent payments. To learn more and see if you qualify, visit www.bit.ly/UniteCT Asistencia de Emergencia Para Renta por la Economía de Connecticut Ha sido impactado finanieramente por el COVID-19? No le alcanza para pagar su renta y servicios básicos? Solicite ayuda con UniteCT, un programa de asistencia de renta, ayundando a residentes de CT con un ingreso de hasta el 80% de Ingreso Medio del Área (HUD) y a los dueños de propiedades. Usted puede calificar para esta oportunidad y recibir pagos para facturas astrasadas de luz y pagos para facturas atrasadas de renta. Para más información y saber si califica, visite: www.bit.ly/UniteCT Get Access to Food With many parents being laid off because of COVID-19, and school being closed, it is important to make sure children and adults still have access to nourishing meals. Breakfast and Hot lunches available to all New Haven Public School Students 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Parents or guardians may pick up meals for their students to take home and the Student Number and Lunch Number will be needed for pick up. This document includes all of the pickup addresses. The best one-stop for information on getting food is the City of New Haven's food website . Food for people of all ages can be picked up from food pantries but it can be hard to know which food pantries are open. This list of when food is being distributed and where is updated regularly. Unemployment & Public Benefits CT has expanded access to Unemployment Insurance (UI) for COVID-19 related furloughs, layoffs and hour cutbacks. They have also extended UI to school employees who would not otherwise be covered in the summers and school vacations. There is no wait time to get benefits. For more information, click here. To apply for Temporary Family Assistance (cash assistance), Medicaid, SNAP or other benefits, visit the Connecticut Department of Social Services benefit application page . While Temporary Family Assistance recipients often are required to have an in-person meeting for recertification, this has been waived by Governor Lamont. Call the DSS Client Information Line and Benefits Center at 1-855-6-CONNECT (1-855-626-6632) and follow the prompts for the information you need. Student loan borrowers with federal loans will be able to suspend their federal student loan payments without penalty and without accruing interest for at least 60 days. Borrowers who have federally held loans will have to make a request of their loan servicers/lenders over the phone or online. Through their new "Q & A Blog Series" written by Connecticut Voices for Children's Distinguished Senior Fellow Shelley Geballe, J.D., M.P.H., Connecticut Voices for Children will be providing descriptions of, and updates about, government programs that can help you and your family survive the COVID-19 pandemic. This blog will start with an overview of federal and state programs that help parents and other workers who suddenly find themselves out of work, sick with the virus, or needing to care for others who are ill, or to care for their children because schools are closed. If your income has fallen or been cut off completely, The New York Times is here to help. This guide will connect you to the basic information you’ll need to get through this, including on government benefits, free services and financial strategies. This document from a local mutual aid network connects to a form for community members to share the needs they have and/or skills and resources they can offer in public or private formats so they can receive support from their neighbors. Mutual aid networks allow for greater reliance on community resources especially when there is a delay in government resources tha t can quickly serve community needs. LEAP Counselors compiled the following helpful documents Information and resources for communities : Unemployment Insurance, TFA, Tax Assistance, Property Tax Relief, State & Federal Benefit Programs, and more. CT Resources : Emotional Support Helpline, Food Resources, and Utilities. New Haven Covid Resources: Craft Ideas, Partner Resource Contact List, Food Assistance and more. Internet Needs Talking to Kids about COVID-19 Medical Needs COVID-19 Updates Food & Unemployment Free Online Books At Home Activities LEAP Activity Videos

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LEAP is committed to sharing the information that helps our community be strong, just, and supportive of one another. Learn more here. Community Resources COVID-19 Important information for kids, parents & families regarding COVID-19, as well as online educational materials and activities for children. COVID-19 MORE Important information for kids, parents & families regarding COVID-19, as well as online educational materials and activities for children. Racial Justice & Social Change Educational materials, tips, and healing resources meant to support Black youth and their non-Black peers who are trying to learn how to navigate the culture of racial injustice and police brutality in our nation. Racial Justice & Social Change MORE Educational materials, tips, and healing resources meant to support Black youth and their non-Black peers who are trying to learn how to navigate the culture of racial injustice and police brutality in our nation. College Lifesavers Scholarship opportunities, financial aid information, guides on college essay writing, and other resources to help high school and college aged counselors. College Lifesavers Scholarship opportunities, financial aid information, guides on college essay writing, and other resources to help high school and college aged counselors. MORE

Are you a teen trying to get into college -- or do you know one? Learn more here about the college application process, financial aid, and skill building resources. LEAP College Lifesavers Welcome to LEAP College Lifesavers! LEAP aims to support all of our counselors in their post-secondary goals and has created a series of resources for counselors to use to help in that process. Please review, download and use the resources made available below as you prepare for the college application process, figure out financial aid and develop your skills for entering the professional world. College Application Process View Financial Aid, Scholarships, & Loans View Professional Skills Resources View

Thinking about making a donation to LEAP, or maybe you already are a donor? Either way, this page is for you. You can make a donation and learn about a range of ways to give now and in the future. Information for Donors Give to LEAP LEAP is a non-profit organization and all of our programs are free of charge. We rely on donors like you to carry out our mission. Every dollar you give to LEAP creates new and amazing opportunities for a child or teen. Donations are 100% secure and tax-deductible. To view LEAP's financial documents and learn more about our funding challenges, see our Financial Information page. To learn more about why donating to LEAP matters now more than ever, see our Reasons to Donate to LEAP page. To learn more about ways to make a planned gift to LEAP and how to join the LEAP Legacy Society, see our Planned Giving Options page. Other questions? Contact Rachel at rklinebrown@leapforkids.org Donate Today Make a secure, online donation to support academic and social enrichment for New Haven youth. We hope you will add the 2.3% processing fee to your gift so LEAP receives your full donation. You can donate by credit card or PayPal. Become a Sustaining Donor Monthly recurring gifts provide steady, reliable support. Simply check the "Make this a monthly donation" box when you donate. Make an Honorary Donation Dedicate your donation to a friend or relative to show your appreciation or honor their memory. Please send an email with their name and address with "Honorary Donation" in the subject line to rklinebrown@leapforkids.org, and we will let them know about your donation. Donate by Mail Send your check to LEAP, 31 Jefferson Street, New Haven, CT 06511 . Donations can be made payable to "LEAP." Give Appreciated Stock Support LEAP through the gift of an appreciated asset. Please notify Rachel Kline Brown (rklinebrown@leapforkids.org ) what is being transferred including the number of shares and who the donor is. Donations go to Firm Name: Fidelity Investments DTC: 0226 Account #: 657-221430 Account Name: LDRSHP, EDU, & ATH IN PRTNRSHP Make a Planned Gift & Join LEAP's Legacy Society Remember LEAP in your estate plan for a specific dollar amount or percentage. By doing so, you will become a member of the LEAP legacy society. Click here for more information. Give Through a Donor Advised Fund If you have a donor advised fund, DAF Direct enables you to r ecommend grants to LEAP, directly from your DAF (sponsoring organizations are Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon ). Simply click here go to our personalized Donor Advised Fund page. Once there, you can select the institution, the designation (how the funds should be used) and the amount of the gift. When you click the “Next” button, you will be taken directly to your donor advised fund provider. If your donor-advised fund provider is not listed, contact your provider directly with a request to make a grant to LEAP. LEAP's Tax ID Number: 22-2906574 Donate Donate Donate Donor Privacy Policy: LEAP does not share, sell or trade our donors' names or other personal information with any other entity, nor do we contact our donors on behalf of other organizations.