Leading Ladies of Legacy produces young women who have strong academic backgrounds, understand and build resilience, fight and overcome poverty, exude self-worth and confidence, give back to the community and display leadership. Through membership meetings, programs, events, and community service we will identify and challenge young women to develop compassion, confidence, and a commitment to service and leadership within their communities.
We will undertake the following activities:
•Initiate programs in leadership, academic support, character development, and community service
•Work closely with local school districts, with colleges and universities, and with other educational institutions in the city on the development of appropriate programs for girls
•Seek and apply for state, federal, and private funds available in support of women and girls
•Increase awareness of girls issues
•Assemble calendars and schedules of events for girls and compile other materials as appropriate to promote programs for girls in Atlanta
•Conduct ongoing planning, researching the girls needs in the city, including new facilities and developing, updating, and evaluating progress against periodic written plans for the growth of the girls in Atlanta
•Develop an awareness in the business community, in local government, and in the general public of the value of women and girls in Atlanta
•Promote and encourage the cultural diversity of the city of Atlanta
•Engage in any other activities that will enhance the lives of girls and women in Atlanta
