Dream MORE

Grades 6-8

Dream MORE is a free program in Lynn where middle school students can discover fun new activities such as robotics, cooking, and art with a caring community of friends and mentors.

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Expanding Horizons

Grades 6-8

Expanding Horizons is a free program in Salem where you can discover fun, new activities such as robotics, cooking, and art with a caring community of friends and mentors.

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Teen Center – Salem

Grades 6-8

The Teen Center is a fun, safe space where you can make new friends, get homework help, and do activities and programs, while working towards the future you want.

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Early College

Grades 6-8

Through the Charlotte Forten Early College Program, Salem High School juniors and seniors can earn up to 12 free college credits for four courses that also count towards high school credits. LEAP provides provide school-day and after-school support to enrolled students.

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Post-Secondary Advising

Grades 6-8

High School Graduates, GED Holders and Current College/Post-secondary Students: Receive ongoing advising related to academics, financial aid, campus life, or whatever will help you successfully complete your education and get ready for your career.

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Summer Work Program

Grades 6-8

The Summer Work Program is a free summer program for 9-12th graders aged 14-19 where they can explore a career of interest, work with a mentor, and earn money!

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Teen Center – Lynn

Grades 6-8

The Lynn Teen Center is now open! Located at 17 Columbia Street, our newest LEAP location provides a comfortable, welcoming teen-friendly space for socializing, academic support, career and college services, and field trips. A light meal and transportation will be provided for free.

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Ways to Give

Keep LEAP programs free for students. Every gift is a meaningful investment in their -- and our shared -- future.
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Tribute Gift Society

Tribute Gift Society

LEAP recognizes those who have inspired one-time tribute gifts of $5,000 or greater to enable our mission and empower our students.

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Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

LEAP welcomes grant recommendations from all DAF advisors for unrestricted funding purposes (i.e. where the need is greatest) as well as for specific programs and special projects. Please contact Amanda Thompson, Director of Development, at athompson@leap4ed.org or 978-740-6667 x119, regarding your gift intentions.

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Transfer of Securities

Transfer of Securities

Donate to LEAP with appreciated stock to maximize your gift and minimize your tax burden. Consult your personal wealth manager or tax advisor, and you or they should please contact Amanda Thompson, Director of Development, at athompson@leap4ed.org or 978-740-6667 x119, regarding gift intentions and transfer instructions.

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IRA Rollover

IRA Rollover

A tax-friendly method for those 70 ½ and older, you may authorize a direct distribution to LEAP from your IRA as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD); and if you are 72 or older, this gift may help you meet your required minimum distribution (RMD).

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Sustaining Gifts

Sustaining Gifts

Join LEAP’s Sustainers Circle, a community of donors who provide reliable, recurring support on a monthly or quarterly basis.

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Corporate and Matching Gifts

Corporate and Matching Gifts

Contact your company ownership or HR manager to learn if your company provides nonprofit event sponsorships, grants, and/or matches donations or volunteer hours served. Even if you’re retired, you may still be eligible to participate in your former employer’s matching gifts program. Please contact Amanda Thompson, Director of Development, at athompson@leap4ed.org or 978-740-6667 x119.

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Check or Money Order

Check or Money Order

Donate to LEAP by personal or company check or money order.

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Planned Gifts

Planned Gift

Entwine your own legacy with LEAP’s through a bequest intention or life insurance policy, regardless of your age. You are invited to share in a confidential conversation about your hopes to create lasting impact at LEAP by contacting Amanda Thompson, Director of Development, at athompson@leap4ed.org or 978-740-6667 x119.

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Bank Wire Transfer

Bank Wire Transfer

Authorize a wire transfer from your financial institution. Please contact Amanda Thompson, Director of Development, at athompson@leap4ed.org or 978-740-6667 x119, regarding your gift intentions and for transfer instructions.

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If you have questions or would like to share in a dialogue, please contact Amanda Thompson, Director of Development, at 978-740-6667 x119 or athompson@leap4ed.org or Linda Saris, Executive Director, at 978-740-6667 x109 or lsaris@leap4ed.org.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of LEAP’s students.