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

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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’s support for students in District 742 is now nearing three million dollars!
It happens because of donations from people like you.

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Major Sponsors

LEAF is fortunate to have the support of many St. Cloud area businesses and organizations who provide generous support for LEAF programs and 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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Grants

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

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Photo Contest

LEAF is sponsoring an ongoing photo contest to highlight the positive things happening each day in our District 742 schools.

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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

The GRIT Award: Celebrating Hard Work, Resilience, and Innovation

January 16, 2025
The GRIT Award: Celebrating Hard Work, Resilience, and Innovation Have you ever faced a challenge that seemed too tough to overcome? Maybe it was a tough math problem, learning a new sport, or even working through a difficult project. Everyone faces obstacles, but some people show incredible dete…
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Homelessness in the U.S. Hits Record Levels: A Growing Crisis

January 8, 2025
Homelessness in the United States reached its highest level in nearly two decades, with nearly 772,000 people experiencing homelessness on a single night. This marked an 18% increase from 2023, according to new data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The surge reflects a …
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A Dream Come True

December 21, 2024
There’s something magical about the look on a child’s face when one of their wildest dreams come true—and this week that dream consisted of a limo ride and a visit to a fire station. Thanks to the generosity of our community, a group of excited students recently had the experience of a lifetime. …
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The Science of Generosity: Why Giving Feels Good

December 9, 2024
Generosity is more than just a kind gesture—it has deep roots in our biology and psychology. When we give, whether it’s our time, money, or kindness, our brains release chemicals like oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin, which make us feel happy and connected. Oxytocin is the “love horm…
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Stearns Bank cares for 742 students

December 3, 2024
Last week, many of us celebrated Thanksgiving in warm homes with warm food. We enjoyed the long weekend, spending time with family and friends, visiting and relaxing before going back to school and work this week.   But what about District 742 students and families who are experiencing homelessne…
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How Poverty Impacts Public Schools and Their Students

November 19, 2024
The majority of students in District 742 qualify for educational benefits (sometimes known as free or reduced lunch) which indicates that families are living at or near poverty in our community. Because of this, we must seek to understand how poverty impacts public schools. Poverty is a major bar…
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