Pete’s Perspective The holidays of November and December remind us to show our gratitude to the people in our lives who have brought us happiness during the year. Our rituals of feasting, gift giving and well-wishing help us say “thank you” to family and friends who have
Read more →Two Grand Openings! In October, we “cut the ribbon” on two new Leaven after-school centers. The first grand opening was on Grande Circle in Fairfield. We’re grateful to our supporters, including the Leadership Today class from the Chamber of Commerce and our auction supporters, who helped us
Read more →Anger, Dismissal, Grace and a Pumpkin Robbie* is a second grader filled with anger. He hasn’t seen his dad in months, and he takes life’s hardships personally. “He is the angriest little guy I have ever met,” says Paulina Polk, our Site Director at the PACE center.
Read more →Going, Going, Gone! On Sunday, October 9, the Green Valley Country Club echoed with the sounds of the gavel, announcing another fortunate winner of a treasure from The Leaven’s annual Wine and Cheese Auction Social. Among the most sought-after offerings this year were dinner with Mayor Harry
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