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Homeless Students Need Help
April 17, 2020
LEAF SUPPORTS HOMELESS STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Every day, homeless students face the daunting task of trying to focus on a quality education while worrying about the basic needs like reliable source of food, clothing and shelter.
Since 2014, LEAF has been supporting District 742 students facing homelessness through our Homeless Student Services Fund. …
2020 Night of the Stars – Gone but not Forgotten
February 27, 2020
The 2020 LEAF Night of the Stars performances included group, duo and individual performances – even magic! From classical piano and violin solos to Doo-Wop, from elementary to senior high acts our District 742 students showed their talents on the state at the Paramount Theatre.
2020 LEAF Annual Meeting, Awards Reception and Report to the Community
February 11, 2020
Pictured Left to Right: Jayne Greeney-Schill, Nantha Viswanathan, Patrick Kruchten, Pat Krueger, Barclay Carriar, Nicholas Hollermann, Victoria Hedtke and Melissa Hanzek-Brill
Community members and LEAF Board members gathered at the St. Cloud Country Club on Monday, February 10, to hear about LEAF activities during 2019 and to recognize those who have m…
Kohl’s Cash? Support Homeless Students
January 30, 2020
You can make a difference right here in District 742
Do you shop at Kohl’s? Have you ever received Kohl’s Cash? How many times has your Kohl’s Cash certificate expired because you just didn’t need to use it? On any given night there are more than 300 homeless students in ISD 742.
Smile! Support LEAF with Amazon Smile
January 30, 2020
A quick and easy way to support LEAF (Local Education & Activities Foundation) is available now through the Foundation’s participation in the AmazonSmile program. If you sign up, every time you shop at Amazon, AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of the purchase price to LEAF.
2019 LEAF Grants
December 19, 2019
It’s been a great year for LEAF with over $215,000 in grants to District 742 academic, activities, arts and athletic programs given by LEAF – as of the end of November! Here are a few highlights:
LEAF’s efforts in 2019 has produced many gifts, both large and small from individuals, businesses and organizations. A few of these include:
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