Leadership Lafayette

Are you interested in applying to join our 2025-26 Community Leadership Program? Join us for the Class 55 Meet & Greet and application launch at MatchBOX Coworking Studio on Wednesday, April 30th, from 4-6 PM. This event is a great opportunity to meet the faces behind Leadership Lafayette. Connect with current participants, program alumni, Class 55 Selection Committee Members, Leadership Lafayette Board of Directors, and community partners. Appetizers and a drink ticket will be provided with additional drinks available for purchase. RSVP requested: https://lnkd.in/ganAc2Gh

Class 54’s Collaborative Leadership Session included a tour of Grant’s House and lunch from The Outpost Catering, followed by an afternoon at Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette. Participants learned tools and strategies for convening volunteers and organizations to address community needs from facilitator Amber Fischvogt of CivicLab. The session concluded with nonprofit organizations joining us for an introduction to the Golden Volunteer Portal by Class 51 graduate, Rachel Cheeseman from United Way of Greater Lafayette. Thank you to our session sponsor Wabash Center and hosts Grant's House and Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette.

During our Collective Leadership Session, participants learn tools and strategies for convening volunteers, organizations, and community partners around shared issues that can lead to positive outcomes in our community. Class 53 had a wonderful time touring Grant's House with the Wabash Center team last year!

Behind the scenes ?? We're sitting down with Leadership Lafayette Alumni and we can't wait to share their thoughts with you over the next few months! Recruitment for Class 55 is about to begin, kicking off with our annual Meet & Greet event and application launch on April 30th. Save the date and join us from 4 - 6 PM at MatchBOX Coworking Studio! ?? Byrn Media

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped support Class 54's Health and Human Services session. It was wonderful to have our Alumni back in action during the poverty simulation. We are grateful for all you do for our community! ?? Robert Granoff

Class 54 participated in the Human Services session last week, getting a glimpse of the tough decisions and daily obstacles faced by many in our community. This immersive poverty simulation challenged participants to think critically about the impact of unanticipated hardships and how we can advocate for those in need. This experience wouldn't be possible without help from program alumni volunteers, City of West Lafayette AmeriCorps, simulation facilitators from United Way of Greater Lafayettee, our host YWCA Greater Lafayette, and our sponsors Purdue Federal Credit Union, Ivy Tech Foundation, Mental Health America - Wabash Valley Region. ?? Robert Granoff

The Human Services session is a favorite among our cohort and alumni. Our poverty simulation offers an eye-opening experience, helping participants understand the challenges faced by individuals in our community who struggle to make ends meet. It’s an incredibly impactful experience, made possible thanks to United Way of Greater Lafayette, our host YWCA Greater Lafayette, and our sponsors, Purdue Federal Credit Union, Ivy Tech Foundation, and Mental Health America - Wabash Valley Region. Here’s a look at Class 53’s session.

This year's Leadership Lafayette Volunteer Expo is powered by Duke Energy Corporation. Thank you for your support of Class 54's Capstone Project!

A great gathering of Leadership Lafayette Alumni at United Way's Annual Meeting this week! Special congratulations to Class 20 grad, Tom Murtaugh for being honored as the outgoing Board President. Thank you for your leadership and impact in our community!

Save the date for this year’s Leadership Lafayette Volunteer Expo on May 8th from 4-6 PM at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds! This is an amazing opportunity for community members to learn more about nonprofits serving Greater Lafayette. Mark your calendars and join us. #LeadershipLafayetteVolunteerExpo #LLVolunteerExpo #Volunteer #LafayetteIndiana