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Promoting and enhancing school-based, extra-curricular activities and educational opportunities in District 742 Public Schools.

Pie chart of LEAF 2024 grants to District 742

2024 LEAF Grants $297,536.90

Funding Student Opportunities
Since 1997 LEAF has been making a substantial impact on District 742 students.  Thank you for your support!

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Legacy & Planned Giving

Establish a legacy.
Major gifts from generous donors provide a solid foundation for the success of LEAF.

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LEAF 30th Anniversary Celebration

LEAF 30th Anniversary Celebration

Over the last 30 years LEAF has provided over 3 million dollars in support of District 742 education and activities.

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Fun & Engaging Events

Throughout the year, LEAF celebrates students and raises money to support educational programming with a variety of events.

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Our Purpose

Promoting and enhancing school-based, extra-curricular activities and educational opportunities in District 742 Public Schools.

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LEAF has established a proven track record of raising funds and getting them to the students who really need them.

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Homework is hard. Imagine how hard it is without a home.

LEAF joins with the school district and other community partners to support students and their families experiencing housing instability.
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Recent Posts

Empowering Tomorrow’s Athletes: Coborn’s & WK Kellogg Donate to Local Middle Schools

October 8, 2025
In a heartening display of corporate-community partnership, Coborn’s and WK Kellogg Co. have teamed up to donate $12,000 to support athletics programs at four area middle schools, including our very own North and South Jr High! Here’s what this gift means for students, schools, and the broader comm…
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Closing the Chapter on the PAKRAT Summer Book Bus

September 30, 2025
As fall arrives and students settle into their classrooms, we’re reflecting on another wonderful season of the PAKRAT Summer Book Bus. This traveling library has once again brought the joy of reading to children across District 742, keeping kids engaged and excited about books all summer long. At t…
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Turn Your Donor Advised Fund Into Local Impact

September 17, 2025
Every gift begins with a spark—a desire to make a difference. Across the country, Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are filled with those sparks, waiting to be turned into action. These aren’t just numbers on a statement—they are untapped missions, unspoken hopes, and the fuel for change. Your generosity…
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Celebrating Success: 4 Classrooms Adopted Thanks to Community Support!

September 9, 2025
What a night! Our recent event at Pantown Brewing in St. Cloud in support of LEAF’s Adopt a Classroom program was a huge success. Together, we raised enough funds to cover four District 742 classrooms. Even more exciting, this event allowed us to introduce LEAF 742 to many new faces in our communit…
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Swinging for a Cause: 11th Annual John Lieser Apollo Activities Golf Scramble a Roaring Success

September 3, 2025
On Monday, June 23, 2025, the rolling greens of the Territory Golf Course buzzed with laughter, competition, and genuine community spirit as the 11th Annual John Lieser Apollo Activities Golf Scramble teed off in grand fashion. Designed as the largest single fundraiser for the Apollo Activities Pro…
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LEAF 742 Helps Tech Boys Volleyball Team Get to the Game

August 11, 2025
When the Tech High School boys volleyball team earned the chance to compete in a series of away games last season, there was just one problem: getting there. Transportation costs for away competitions can be a significant barrier for teams, especially in emerging sports like boys volleyball. That’s…
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