Clarksville, Tenn. – The Clarksville Rotary Club donates $1,000 to the LEAP Organization to support their various youth enrichment programs.
LEAP, which stands for Leadership, Enlightenment, Achievement, and Perseverance, is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to instill positive moral growth and sustainable life skills in youth.
Rotary’s 1.2 million members believe it starts with a commitment to Service Above Self. In more than 34,000 clubs worldwide, you’ll find members volunteering in communities at home and abroad to support education and job training, provide clean water, combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, and eradicate polio.
“Part of our club goals this year was to recognize and award organizations that work with the youth of Clarksville. On behalf of the members of The Rotary Club of Clarksville, we want to donate $1,000 to LEAP to assist with mentoring youth”, Commented Rotary President Dan Dickerson
“Rotary provides an environment for developing strong friendships and business relationships,” said Richard Garrett, Executive Director of the LEAP Organization. “Rotary is a tremendous network. Leaders in the community can connect and reach out to people in need.”
Rotary has identified specific causes to target to maximize our local and global impact. At the same time, we understand that each community has its own unique needs and concerns. Through our network of resources and partners, we help clubs focus their service efforts in promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, and growing local economies.