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LEAF Loses a Great Friend – George Torrey

June 15, 2020
George Torrey, a well-known philanthropist who supported many worthy causes in the St. Cloud area passed away on June 10, 2020 at the age of 87.   George and his wife Shirley were early and very generous supporters of LEAF.  George served on the LEAF board during the 1990’s.  In 2002 the school board cut the middle school activities program and LEAF took …
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United Way supports LEAF’s PAKRAT Program

June 12, 2020
On May 28, Sara Martini and Bruce Hentges stopped by the United Way office to pick up nearly 1,500 books donated to PAKRAT by the United Way.  The books were left over from the United Way’s Imagination Library effort and will be distributed to District 742 students through the summertime Roll & Read PAKRAT Bus.
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Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, 2020!

May 4, 2020
Teachers change the lives of our children and have a positive impact on the future.  If you haven’t already, please say “thank you” to our teachers.  If you have, say it again.  During these difficult times teachers have been given even more challenges.  Support them in any way you can.
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LEAF Receives Grants to Support Homeless Students

April 27, 2020
LEAF Receives $10,000 to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness. The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) announced that it has received two $5,000 grants in support of District 742 homeless youth and their families. The grants have been made through the support of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation COVID-19 Respons…
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2020 Future Problem Solving Competition

April 22, 2020
This year, future problem solvers across the state of Minnesota rallied to make their competition happen!  Their competition topic this year was LIVING IN POVERTY. 
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Homeless Students Need Help

April 17, 2020
LEAF SUPPORTS HOMELESS STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES Every day, homeless students face the daunting task of trying to focus on a quality education while worrying about the basic needs like reliable source of food, clothing and shelter. Since 2014, LEAF has been supporting District 742 students facing homelessness through our Homeless Student Services Fund…
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