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Check Out the Dixwell Q House Website!

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CREATING A
NEW HAVEN
FOR OUR CHILDREN

Leadership
Education &
Athletics in
Partnership

 

We teach children how to learn and young adults how to lead.

Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership, Inc. (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.

Check Out Our Programs!

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After-School Program

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Summer

Program

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Leaders in Training

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Swimming

Program

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LEAP Bulletin Board

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LEAP is one of four CT Nonprofits to Receive the $2 million Open Call Yield Giving Award!

LEAP is incredibly grateful to have been chosen by MacKenzie Scott and her organization, Yield Giving, to receive one of her latest philanthropic gifts. 361 community-led non-profits were selected from over 6,000 applicants for their exceptional work in promoting the voices and opportunities of underprivileged individuals, families, and groups facing systemic obstacles and discrimination. LEAP ranked among the highest scorers of all applicants, receiving an award from Yield Giving of $2 million. This gift will be used to advance our mission of empowering and guiding the next generation of New Haven youth toward a brighter future. Thank you to Lever for Change and the evaluation and implementation teams for helping improve access to resources in our communities. Learn more about the Yield Giving award here!

Save The Date for our 30th Annual LEAP Year Event!
Thursday, February 27th, 2025, with additional dinners Saturday, March 1st!

Join LEAP at our largest annual fundraiser. The evening will begin with an in-person cocktail reception at the Dixwell Community Center (Q House) that will include a welcome from Henry Fernandez, LEAP's Executive Director, and an opportunity to hear from LEAP counselors. Guests will then go to the dinners, in person or virtually, with their choice of topic and Guests of Honor.

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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!

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We are thankful for all of the support that help us keep LEAP running and serve New Haven's youth.

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