ABOUT
Class project for 2024...
Project Goal is to raise $40,000 to support the LeaP Outside project initiative.
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The heart of the project revolves around creating an inclusive and vibrant outdoor sanctuary that promotes healing, connection, and community for children and their families dealing with grief.
This includes fostering a sense of comfort, building connections among the children, and providing a healing environment through appealing gardens, inspiring art installations, and safe play areas. Additionally, the project aims to extend the support to include community dining, outdoor grief support groups, and opportunities for families to build connections and find solace together.
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How to Donate:
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All money orders and checks can be made out to the Pensacola Chamber Foundation Leap Project and mailed to the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce at:
PO BOX 550 Pensacola, FL 32591.
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Donations may also be made HERE.
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Meet THE Class
At the heart of LeaP Outside's success lies the spirit of teamwork and collaboration. Our dedicated committees, fueled by passion and a shared commitment to the well-being of grieving children, are working seamlessly to turn this vision into a reality. Together, class members synergize their efforts, bringing diverse skills and perspectives to the table. It's the magic of teamwork that propels LeaP Outside forward, creating a transformative haven where healing, connection, and community thrive.
Committees
Project Chairs
Kelsey D Powell
Mark Vanderhaden Jr.
Community Give Back
Darra Flanagan
Wandy Samuel
Events and Outreach
Jeremy Small Maggie Vlass
Justin Oswald
Lindsey Walk
Kia Goldsmith Randolph Scott Danielle Woods Katie Gardocki
Kristy Craig
AJ Powell*
Kate Andrews*
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Finance
Jeff Brooks
Johnny Crane
Michelle Sanchez
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Fundraising
Amanda Holtzhower
Mike White
Andrew Sowell
Scott Hohn
Kayla Stanley*
Natasha Howard
Heather Dammeyer
Joshua Brown
Carnell Dancy
Larry Hicks
Matt Meilstrup
Madrina Ciano*
Logistics
Jake Wilson
Warren Sonnen
Meg Peltier
Kevin Christman
Amanda Wood
Chris Klotz
Betsy McDonald*
Scott Taylor
Brad Larsen
Alex Steelman
Matthew Horne
Michael Ann Riley*
Marketing
Laura Gilliam
Emily Echevarria
Sarah Gatewood*
Bridget Arnold
Melissa Branton
Mallory Wilson*
Kim Worley
Chelsea Weaver
John “Jack” Terhaar
Kevin King
Alyvia Waite
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* Committee Chairman