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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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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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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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Growing a stronger community

through academics, activities, arts and athletics.

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Recent Posts

Kids feel connected when engaged in activities & sports

March 31, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Renè Knippel, a member of our LEAF Board. I joined the Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) in 2024 because I…
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What a responsibility! What a job!

March 13, 2026
 This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Mark Thelen, a member of our LEAF Board. As a member of the PR committee, I am involved particularly in designing our maili…
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I’m so glad that now I am a part of LEAF

March 4, 2026
This year LEAF will feature blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Sharon Botz, our LEAF Bookkeeper and Board Member. I encountered LEAF while my daughters were a part of the “Night of the St…
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Thoughtful Stewardship and Care

February 12, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Beth Fenstad, our LEAF Board Vice President. After 32 years teaching at Tech High School I’m a Tiger through and through, wi…
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Community Care for Our Refugee and Immigrant Neighbors

February 5, 2026
In moments of uncertainty, one thing has been made clear: our community shows up. Across Central Minnesota, neighbors, nonprofits, faith communities, and volunteers are coming together to support refugee and immigrant families who call our community home. These families are our classmates, coworker…
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A Statement from St Cloud Community Leaders

January 28, 2026
We believe in a community where people are safe, dignity is honored, and differences are met with respect rather than fear. Our shared work, as civic, education, and business leaders, is grounded in the belief that democracy depends not only on laws and institutions, but on how we treat one another…
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