Recipients honored for overcoming barriers in achieving personal, professional success (Carlsbad, California) – Timed to coincide with National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and to celebrate its own milestone of serving 1,000 women through its programs, Leap to Success honors seven San Diego … [Read more...]
The “I Leap Award” Recognizes Women Who Have Broken Barriers
The I Leap Award Honors Women Who Have Broken Barriers and Overcome Adversity This October, in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness month and in celebration of reaching the milestone of serving 1,000 women, Leap to Success is launching the “I Leap Award” to recognize bold women in our … [Read more...]
Changing the World by Empowering Women
It's through empowerment that we can help women heal and regain their self-esteem and self-confidence. Kelley Grimes, M.S.W., Director of Community Engagement with Leap to Success talks about how Leap to Success works to end domestic violence by empowering women to say no to abuse and to create … [Read more...]
Leaping Past the Biggest Obstacle of All – Fear
I sat in the audience with 500 people in awe, with a swelling sense of pride. I listened to a courageous woman talk about getting past her own fears and reaching out for help. What I realized was not only how much courage it took her to leave an abusive, dangerous marriage, but even more, how … [Read more...]
I Did it and You Can Leap Too
Four Years of Alumni Inspire Future Graduates I love to tell them that I started in those same seats and felt what they are feeling now. But look at me now. If I did it, they can, too. --Ruth You can tell a program works when former participants leap at the chance to return. As week one … [Read more...]
