LEAD Center For Youth

Life is a marathon, not a sprint—and CJ’s Grandma Lizzie Moss lived every step with purpose and grace. She made it to 95, determined not to be worried to death or taken out by foolishness. Her wisdom, strength, and resilience continue to inspire CJ every day. This Women’s History Month, we honor her legacy and the lessons she passed down. ?? #WomensHistoryMonth #LegacyOfStrength #FamilyRoots

It's #YouthVoiceWeek, and at LEAD Center for Youth, we're amplifying the voices that matter most—our student-athletes! Using the Hello Insight platform, we measure social-emotional learning (SEL) capacities through youth-driven surveys—helping us understand their unique needs and the impact of our programming. ??? By listening to their voices, we continue to create meaningful, growth-focused experiences! #LEADCenterForYouth #YouthVoice #SELGrowth #HelloInsight

This Women's History Month, we celebrate the grandmothers whose love and wisdom shape generations. Elizabeth Dunn, CJ's paternal grandmother, embodied work ethic—excellence, humility, integrity, loyalty, stewardship, and teamwork. Her home was his refuge, where he fell in love with baseball and learned invaluable life lessons. The Stewart family's membership at Elizabeth Baptist Church is one of her many lasting legacies. #WomensHistoryMonth #LegacyOfStrength #FamilyRoots

Reflecting on 2024, we are proud of the impact L.E.A.D. has made in empowering Atlanta’s youth through sports-based youth development. From mentorship to leadership training, academic support, and community engagement, our student-athletes continue to grow and thrive. Thank you to our partners, supporters, and the entire L.E.A.D. community for making this work possible. #LEADCenterForYouth #TheWorkWorks #YouthDevelopment #SBYD #CohortBased #MVPofSBYD

A huge thank you to Dale and Nancy Murphy for collaborating with LEAD Center For Youth! We’re grateful for your support and partnership. Exciting things are on the horizon—stay tuned! #LEADCenterForYouth #DaleMurphy #BaseballLegend #StayTuned #Teamwork #Collaboration #Community

Another incredible State of L.E.A.D. in the books! A heartfelt thank you to Superintendent Johnson, APS Board Chairwoman ERIKA Y MITCHELL, Atlanta Public Schools Office of Partnerships and Office of Athletics, and our many Partner Schools for believing in our mission and allowing us to partner with APS for over 16 years. Together, we’re creating opportunities that empower Atlanta’s youth. To our student-athletes—thank you for speaking up and sharing your voices. To our dedicated L.E.A.D. team—thank you for consistently showing up to support our youth and our mission. Thank you to LEAD Alum Samuel - Austin E. for bringing an interactive element to our presentation. Thank you to DICK'S Sporting Goods for your donation! To all of the attendees, donors, board members, and supporters—the work works because of your contributions! The work continues! #StateOfLEAD #LEADCenterForYouth #Atlanta

We are honored to be selected by The Same House as a 2025 Beloved Benefit Beacon! This means we are receiving $10,000 in support of our mission, but we have the opportunity to win even more—with YOUR vote! Cast a vote for LEAD at https://bit.ly/LEADVote. Thank you for being part of our journey! #LEADCenterForYouth #Beloved #Atlanta

Social and emotional learning (SEL) develops emotional intelligence essential for youth to thrive—on and off the field. As we celebrate National SEL Week, we recognize the critical role SEL plays in shaping confident, goal-oriented, and resilient young leaders. At L.E.A.D. Center For Youth, we actively measure and monitor SEL capacities in our student-athletes. Through sports-based youth development, we equip young people with the skills they need to succeed in school, careers, and life. Join us in celebrating the power of SEL in preparing youth for a brighter future! #SELWeek #SkillsForSuccess #LEADCenterForYouth

The 2025 Atlanta Public Schools Baseball Media Day was fittingly hosted in the Hank Aaron Terrace at Truist Park during Black History Month. This event highlighted the strength of APS Baseball made possible through partnership with our student-athletes, families, coaches, partners and athletics administration. #LEADCenterForYouth #1APSAthletic?#InnerCityBaseball?#AtlantaBaseball

L.E.A..D. Center For Youth received a Georgia State Senate Resolution authored by Senator Jason Esteves, a long time supporter and mentor to L.E.A.D. student-athletes. Thank you Senator Esteves for sharing your platform with our youth, parents, staff and for shining a light on the power of sports through sports-based youth development.?