Since 1965 LEO has worked to alleviate the immediate impact of poverty while providing pathways to economic stability for individuals, families, and for the strength of the community of Lynn and its surrounding towns. We have grown to serve over 7,000 people with low incomes annually, and operate child care from birth to five at four locations, and with a home visiting program for new families. LEO child care programs use a two-generation approach by by building on the skills and resources of parents and families. We leverage our own internal departments as a community action agency to provide fuel assistance, home weatherization and energy conservation, and by facilitating access to other local resources to meet basic needs beyond Head Start early childcare. A breadth of health, nutrition, parent education, English literacy, and career programming for family well-being and self-sufficiency is included in enrollment. Family case managers monitor and facilitate connection and use of available community services. Children are taught by qualified staff using research-based, age appropriate Office of Head Start endorsed curricula and include individualized plans for school readiness, health and nutrition. We do not shy away from difficult cases. In fact, we prioritize the enrollment of children who are homeless, in foster care, or who have developmental delays and disabilities. Accolades and Accreditations: Our child care programs are accredited by NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children. In addition, our Commercial Street Head Start site earned a QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement Status) level 3 status from MA Dept of Early Education & Care, which has been earned by less than 6% of all child care sites evaluated in Massachusetts.
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A lot of us are wondering how to make our corner of the world a better place. We think a small investment in the future of community action is a great place to start! We have our ONE AND ONLY fundraiser coming up on May 1st. Buy a ticket, donate, sponsor us. Your gifts to LEO support steady and immediate needs. COME BOWLING! Together we can strike out poverty! https://lnkd.in/dWcmrQHZ
The world is tough. Want to know about a place where time stands still and everyone just has FUN? THE LEO Inc. BOWLING BONANZA! We are in our third year for this event, and it only gets better. Now more than ever, we need champions who believe in community action. SAY YES! Use code: EARLYBIRD, and get $10 off the price of a bowler from now until April 1st. https://lnkd.in/eam2YtCq
Today we welcomed the first 3 (of 15!) classrooms into our reimagined Broad Street building for an orientation and breakfast. Parents and our wonderful preschoolers; loved our new campus! Several more open house days ahead, then we’ll roll into our routine. Today marks the end of nearly a decade of dreaming. Incredible. #community ??
Happy Employee Appreciation Day! "Thank you for your hard work, passion, and dedication to our children, families, and clients. Your contributions make LEO a great workplace and provide essential services that bring comfort and safety to the greater Lynn community -- particularly during this time of uncertainty. Your commitment does not go unnoticed!" -Birgitta S. Damon, CEO.?#community #moversandshakers #changemakers #leaders
Our 2024 Annual Report is on our website and she is a beauty! Thanks to all who contributed to this incredible year in review. Check it out TODAY. https://lnkd.in/eh2WrYG6
A photo from MADCA’s Early Education and Care Advocacy Day at the MA State House. Pictured: Reps. Sean Reid and Jenny Armini, Laurie Hamill, Executive Director of Camp Fire North Shore, our own Birgitta Damon, CEO of LEO, Lori Russell, Executive Director of Aspire, Kelly O’Connor, Executive Director of Gregg House, and Sen. Brendan Crighton. Now more than ever, powerful and compassionate voices are needed in support of our children and families. Thank you all! Learn more about MADCA: https://www.madca.org/
It's real. And, it's beautiful. Our renovation will be livable for our children, staff, and families next week! A safe, clean, state of the art early education campus where learning and growing will be our joy and privilege. Enjoy these sun soaked sneak peeks! More soon when we fill the halls with noise and laughter. #buildingpotential #156Broad
It's happening! TICKETS ARE LIVE! We can't wait to see our friends at the Third Annual LEO Inc. BOWLING BONANZA! Thursday, May 1st. NOW MORE THAN EVER, nonprofits need warriors. Our community is incredible, let's bowl to strike out poverty. ***Buy now and use code EARLYBIRD for $10 off bowling tickets only, good now until April 1st. https://lnkd.in/eHaWVGBH
When serving a large high need population, emergency situations arise where we want to be able to help. Unfortunately, we have little by way of unrestricted funds. We need reliable funds to improve the lives of our clients and families in real time. THAT IS WHERE YOU COME IN! If you are feeling the love this Valentine's Day, consider a gift to help support our community as they navigate every day life. When designating your gift in the drop down, choose "I LOVE LEO!" Happy Valentine's Day! ?? https://lnkd.in/dfSFJsgK