Latino Educational Achievement Partnership empowers Durham Children to achieve academic success by providing a high-quality, culturally affirming, dual-language preschool and on-going support through 8th Grade.
Regular donations from supporters like you make this work possible. Make your annual gift now or consider signing up to make monthly donations to build a brighter future for children in Durham.
COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE
In moments of crisis, organizations like LEAP are essential, providing frontline support and connecting critical resources to our most vulnerable neighbors. This has proven true during COVID and recently when ICE showed up in Durham, forcing working parents to stay home leaving them unable to provide for their families. LEAP responded to ICE entering our community quickly: ensuring our preschoolers arrived at school safely, providing cash assistance to core families who were unable to work, and—together with our larger networks—delivering food assistance to more than 300 families across Durham. This work is only possible because of our deep relationships with those most impacted.
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We invite you to become a sustaining donor so we can carry this work forward and be prepared for whatever comes next.
2024
Impact Summary
Nuestra Escuelita - PreK Summary
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4 Latino educators completed their Early Childhood Educator credential
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49 students received a quality bilingual education
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36 students attended affordable summer camps
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40 students received free literacy tutoring
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60 individuals received free legal services
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Demographics: 92% identified as LAtinx 88% were Medicaid eligible
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Each Spring our families typically join us as we raise funds to support our critical programs. Last year, LEAP families raised over $4,000 to support the affordability of LEAP's programs - families pay just $60 a month for our preschool program! This year feels different. As we encourage families to save their resources in case of unforeseen circumstances, we come to you, our allies and our community, to join us in a campaign to identify 48 monthly donors to support our 48 students and families.
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By becoming a monthly donor, you’re helping provide vital support to LEAP families and the broader Durham community through the lens of community care. Your contribution will ensure these children have access to high-quality early education, and their families receive the support they need to flourish, especially during uncertain times.
Sustaining Donors
Thank you for providing reliable financial support every month!
Robert Armstrong
Philip Azar
Elodie Bentley
Elliot Berger and Gina Rose
Megan Board
Laura Branton
Virginia Bristol
Tracy Cox
Katie DeGraff
Ellen Duda
Kristi Duke
Susan Ficks
Sarah Hodges-Copple
Constanza Jaramillo
Robert Kellogg
Rhonda Lee
Tony Macias
Michael and Mercedes Mccurley
Natasha McCurley
Mandy Monroe
John Moses
Jennifer Murphy
Mary Pratt
Marlys Ray
Laura Ritchie
Diane Satriano
Megan Toben
Jennifer and Kevin Trapani
Jean Willard
Sarah Wood
Ginger Young
Major Contributing Donors
Thank you for your meaningful financial support!
Steve Ayala
Elodie Bentley
Copple Family Limited Partnership
County of Durham
Elizabeth D'Amico
Steve Dedrick
Duke University
Eschenbach-Provan Family Foundation"
F.M. Kirby Foundation, Inc.
Susan Ficks
Giarla, Michelson & Carr Charitable Foundation
Kay Gresham
Harmonia Mundi Fund of the Triangle Community Foundation
Inhabit Group LLB
Robert King
Robin Kirk
Janet Long
Durham Merchants' Association Charitable Foundation, Inc.
John and Anne Pilgrim
Stephen Skapek
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
St. Philip's Episcopal Church
Tom Russell Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Jennifer McGovern
Sarah Wood