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

Legacy & Planned Giving

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Adopt-A-Classroom in District 742

Our students and teachers need your support.

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Top Ten Reasons to Support Education through LEAF

Top 10 Reasons to Support LEAF

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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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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

Leaving a Legacy for Education: How a Bequest Can Make a Lasting Difference

August 6, 2025
When families sit down to discuss their will, they don’t just talk about assets — they talk about memories. For instance, if generations of students have proudly walked the halls of Apollo High School, cheered at Eagles games, and benefited from teachers who inspired a lifelong love of learning, th…
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Investing in Our Future: The Power of Legacy Funds at LEAF 742

July 31, 2025
Every great community is built on a foundation of care, commitment, and investment in the future. In District 742, the Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) plays a pivotal role in supporting the academic, artistic, and athletic programs that shape students’ lives. One of the mos…
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Compassion Backed by Action

July 18, 2025
At LEAF 742, we believe every student deserves the chance to learn, thrive, and feel seen, regardless of their housing situation. The Homeless Students Fund (https://leaf742.org/what-we-do/homeless-students-fund/) was created to support students in our community facing the harsh realities of homele…
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Beeranthropy at Pantown Brewing Company supports Adopt A Classroom

July 17, 2025
What: Event by Pantown Brewing Company and Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF 742) Where: 408 37th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN, United States, Minnesota 56303 When: Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 – 6:00pm-8:00pm Who: EVERYONE is invited Join us on Wednesday, August 27th, for a special Beera…
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Navigating the Crossroads: Education in the Age of Funding Uncertainty

July 7, 2025
Across the United States, education is standing at a critical crossroads. For public schools, nonprofits, and foundations alike, uncertainty around state and federal funding has created a climate of anxiety, urgency, and adaptation. As budget negotiations stall or shift due to political and economi…
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How we all benefit from nonprofits every day

June 24, 2025
There’s a widespread misconception that charity is just for the “less fortunate”—the poor, the marginalized, etc.—even though those of us in the nonprofit sector know we all benefit from the work nonprofits do on a daily basis. Not only do nonprofits provide assistance to those affected by a climat…
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