About LEAP Organization
The LEAP Organization was founded on April 29, 2009 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to help youth and individuals attain emotional wellness and economic independence by advancing self awareness, educational achievement, and entrepreneurial success. LEAP, which stands for Leadership, Enlightenment, Achievement, and Perseverance, also teaches its members about Outreach, Responsibility, and Growth. Our target population is youth ages 11 to 18 in Montgomery, Davidson, and Robertson Counties in addition to Ft Campbell, KY. We provide counseling, career readiness, community service learning opportunities, and other enriching programs. While approximately 70% of our youth are referred to us from Juvenile Court, the Department of Children’s Services, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and other social service agencies, the other 30% are voluntarily enrolled. Our positive youth development program views young people as “resources” who have much to offer rather than as “problems” that need to be treated or fixed.