I agonized and struggled writing this 3 minute speech. How could I encapsulate and convey how lives were changing in Leap to Success programs in just 180 seconds? I was guided by the help of mentors and coaches through Social Venture Partners, our team, and terrific presentation coaches Chris Witt … [Read more...]
You Can Help Empower 200 Women
Did you know that: • 63% of homeless women have been victims of domestic violence? • Nearly 1 in 4 female victims of violent crime was victimized by an intimate partner? • 1 in 3 teen age girls in US are victims of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner? It's because of kind and … [Read more...]
Do You Have the Courage to Be Vulnerable?
I recently visited a church that had a practice called sharing joys and sorrows. People came up to the front of the room and shared a joy or sorrow, or both. It got me thinking about how difficult it can be to share what is going on in our lives when times are tough. It seems that it is easier to … [Read more...]
The Courage to Speak Out
Paul Robeson was a acclaimed actor and singer. He was best known for his rich, deep baritone voice and the song Ol' Man River. What I didn't know about him was that he was an activist speaking out against segregation and prejudice in our country. His affinity for the Soviet Union and a land where … [Read more...]
Serving Our Military
Incarcerated Female Service Members to Gain Confidence and Skills for Reentry to Employment and Society Leap to Success is proud to announce the receipt of an $18,500 Grant Award from the San Diego Gas and Electric Helping People In Need Initiative. On September 11, 2013 Leap to Confidence, a … [Read more...]
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