We are a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization operating in Atlanta, Georgia. L.E.A.D.’s mission is to empower an at-risk generation to lead and transform their City. Through our year-round Pathway2Empowerment, sports-leadership programming, we are inspiring and equipping Black males with the empowerment they need to live sustainable lives of significance.
Our Mission
To empower an at-risk generation to lead and transform their city of Atlanta. We use the sport of baseball to help Black boys overcome three curveballs that threaten their success: crime, poverty and racism.
Our Vision
Develop Black boys into Ambassadors who will lead their City of Atlanta to lead the world.
Launching student athletes towards educational opportunities after converting raw talent into the skills required for entry into college athletic programs.
Exposing teens to service and local enrichment activities in order to instill a sense of responsibility, belonging and investment; key requirements for building a civically engaged individual.
Advising players, coaches and parents on the process of effectively supporting dreams of playing baseball on the college level.
Directing young men towards their promise by using the historical journey of past African American legends as the road map.
We Believe:
- That every young person is entitled to an opportunity to be successful
- That baseball can provide valuable life lessons and access to educational & civic engagement opportunities
- That financial obstacles should not be allowed to be a barrier to a young man’s pursuit of his love for baseball and his need for appropriate training.
- That young people learn to lead by leading and understand their value by being valued.
- Greatness in baseball should be defined by a player’s service to his community as much as for his batting average.
