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PO Box 1132
St. Cloud, Minnesota 56302

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

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Adopt-A-Classroom in District 742

Support our local teachers and students.

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Legacy & Planned Giving

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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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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

LEAF Grant strengthens family bonds

September 17, 2024
Last school year, Ms. Bogel, a teacher at Oak Hill elementary school, applied for a LEAF grant to purchase a classroom set of ukuleles. She received the grant, purchased the instruments and started using them right away! One of the 4th grade music students, Livia, told her mom that Ms. Bogel made…
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First Impressions 

September 8, 2024
9/3/2024 A freshness permeates the first week of school with new starts, outfits, and impressions. Unlike the closing of a school year highlighted by graduation goodbyes and excitement for a much-needed break, the first week brings new beginnings and a plethora of amazing possibilities for our co…
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Leave a LEAF 742 Legacy

September 5, 2024
Establish a legacy in support of District 742 education while you are still living! Major gifts from generous donors provide a solid foundation for the success of LEAF. Join other community members who support our youth.  Gifts of $25,000 or more allow donors to set up a Legacy Fund within LEAF t…
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Winner of the 1st half of 2024’s photo contest!

August 19, 2024
The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) sponsors an ongoing photo contest for all District 742 students, parents, staff and residents to highlight the positive things happening each day in our public schools. The focus of this contest is to shine a light on District 74…
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Annual Tech Athletics and Apollo Activities Golf Scrambles

July 29, 2024
The Apollo and Tech scrambles focus on students and are the largest single fundraising event for the student activities program. Tech Tiger Athletics Golf Scramble In 2008, a group of Tech High School supporters approached LEAF with the idea to host a golf scramble, similar to the MAPS (Metro Act…
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Bruce Hentges Retirement Reception

June 26, 2024
On June 24th, 2024, we celebrated the retirement of Bruce Hentges, LEAF’s long-time Executive Director and his wonderful wife, Colleen, who gave so much to our organization as well.   We were glad to be able to celebrate with so many people who have played key roles in the growth of LEAF ov…
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