Leap Year Inc

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“Founded in 2016, leap year is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving college success and literacy rates in metro atlanta by recruiting first- generation high school graduates to serve as fellows. These fellows act as second-grade reading coaches while they participate in leap year's yearlong community service and college readiness program. Our mission is to use an intergenerational approach to equip elementary and recent high school graduates with the tools to achieve their academic and leadership potential. In our yearlong full-time program, leap year fellows spend 20 hours per week as part-time reading coaches, gaining invaluable leadership and professional skills while helping second-grade students improve their reading skills. During the remaining 20 hours per week, fellows work on college preparation through academic readiness workshops, applying to colleges and completing the free application for federal student aid (fafsa), learning socio-emotional skills, and taking college courses at georgia state university for credit. During the year, fellows earn 500 per month to assist with paying bills and contributing to their household expenses. This helps ensure some financial stability while participating in our program. Their leap year culminates with entering college prepared to graduate, strengthening two generations by providing talented students a chance to fulfill their college and leadership potential while helping young scholars in second grade build a strong foundation in reading. To date, we have served over 300 students on their academic journey, including 270 second-graders and 30 fellows (prospective first-generation college students). During the 2021-2022 school year, leap year has expanded our program to partner with three elementary schools, serving over 220 second-graders and 20 leap year fellows.”