A Note from our Executive Director
Dear friend,
Have you ever considered what it takes to leap? Imagine a dancer leaping beautifully across a stage. She flies up, her legs are straight and strong. When a dancer leaps, she needs to know where she is going, she needs a solid foundation to take off, and she needs strength and flexibility and skill. She makes it look effortless, but a great leap is the result of training, preparation, and strength.
This month, IVYP became LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner. It’s a perfect name for us. Not only do we embody the words learn, engage, advocate, and partner, but we also provide that solid foundation for our community. We nurture strengths so that our children and our families can leap into whatever future they envision for themselves.
Equally important, you provide that solid foundation for this organization. The future I envision for LEAP is ambitious. We are working on leaping into Lompoc. We know there is tremendous need for early childhood educational services there, and we are equipped to do that. Becoming LEAP allows us to assess where we can be of most service throughout Santa Barbara County, and work to bring our unique strengths to the task.
Becoming LEAP and fulfilling that vision requires the support of a strong community. As we move toward our future, I hope you will invest in us by making an extra donation today.
See below for links to our LEAP awards and our Becoming LEAP event which happened in May.
Click here to watch our Assistant Executive Director Juan Pimentel reveal our new logo.
Lori Goodman
Executive Director
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Becoming LEAP
BIG NEWS! We're excited to share our name change with you! Isla Vista Youth Projects is now LEAP - Learn, Engage, Advocate, Partner. LEAP represents who we are and the work we’ve been doing for over 50 years. With our new identity we are excited to continue to provide a solid foundation for our community to LEAP into the future they envision for themselves.
Click here to watch our official unveiling, with help from some of our students.
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Thank you for making the LEAP Awards a success!
Thank you to all who joined us for our LEAP Awards on May 17th! We were proud to honor our incredible community members, Steve Ortiz and Jordan Killebrew. Thanks to the generosity of our community we were able to raise $42,099 to support the work of LEAP. A heartfelt thank you once again to our sponsors, staff, LEAP families, and supporters who made this event possible.
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! At our Children's Center, we embrace and celebrate the diverse cultures and histories that make up our community. This month, our students learned about the rich traditions and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
We thank our wonderful LEAP Awards Sponsors for their donations, which has made it possible for us to provide these books to our students!
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The Learning Never Stops: Parenting Classes at LEAP
Our Family Resource Center just completed a 10-week parenting class! 26 graduates delved into various topics essential for nurturing their children. The program emphasized brain development, effective communication, and more. Parents also learned about the significance of self-care and strategies to raise resilient children. With this knowledge, the graduates are ready to embark on a new chapter of mindful and supportive parenting.
"The atmosphere that is formed is very comfortable, all the people who are part of the class were very kind, those in charge of giving the class explained everything in a simple way to understand and the topics were very interesting." -A Graduate
If you’d like to enroll in our fall class, which is taught only in Spanish, contact Ana Maya at (805) 869-3303.
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Harvest of the Month
Get ready to discover the amazing world of summer squash! These fantastic veggies come in various shapes and colors, like vibrant yellow crookneck, tasty zucchini, and adorable pattypan. These nutritious veggies are like nature's hydrating superheroes, perfect for hot summer days!
One of the best ways to enjoy summer squash is by roasting them on a vegetable skewer. The roasting process brings out their natural sweetness, and they become tender and full of flavor. So gather your favorite veggies, slide them onto skewers, and let them sizzle over the grill. The result? A colorful and tasty treat that will make your taste buds dance and give you a healthy boost of vitamins.
Read the full recipe here
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LEAP needs your support as we work hard to support our community. We’ve stepped up and we need your help to continue. Please consider a donation to LEAP’s General Donation Fund to help us continue to provide the caring, proactive and flexible support our community needs.
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Be a diaper champion by sponsoring the cost of diapers for local families. Diapers are one of the most consistent requests from our families at our FRC. Disposable diapers can cost as much as $100 per month per baby so every contribution makes a big difference.
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LEAP is hiring! Are you interested in serving the children and families of the Goleta Valley? We have several program positions available including:
If you or someone you know is interested in joining our team click here
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LEAP: Learn • Engage • Advocate • Partner
Mailing Address
PO Box 1332
Goleta, CA 93116
Administrative offices
5638 Hollister Ave Suite, 320
Goleta, CA 93117
Children's Center
6842 Phelps Road
Goleta, CA 93117
805-968-0488
After School and Summer Enrichment Programs
Isla Vista Elementary
El Camino Elementary
La Patera Elementary
805-968-1624
Family Resource Center
5638 Hollister Ave Suite 200
Goleta, CA 93117
805-685-6900
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