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Nashville Predators Foundation awards funding to LEAP

LEAP OrganizationNashville, TN – On May 7th, 2014 the LEAP Organization was selected to receive a grant award from the Nashville Predators Foundation. This year marked the Predators biggest grant program in franchise history with over $410,000 in grants were awarded to Middle Tennessee non profit organizations at Bridgestone Arena.

“We are very appreciative of the Predators Foundation selecting us for funding to enhance our youth development program” commented board member Larson Gafney.

LEAP organization receives grant award from Nashville Predators Foundation.
LEAP organization receives grant award from Nashville Predators Foundation.

LEAP which provides mentoring, counseling, career development and community service learning opportunities to youth ages 11 to 18 has been serving Clarksville for over 5 years.

LEAP has also acquired the former Daymar Institute campus located at 1860 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.

In addition to converting it into a youth development center, the organization also uses it as a business incubator to help other nonprofit organizations and small business grow.

For more information visit www.leaporg.net or call 931.378.0500.

Richard Garrett
Richard Garretthttp://leaporg.net/
City Councilman Richard "Reason" Garrett has gained extensive business knowledge and negotiating skills as the Executive Director of the LEAP Organization.  LEAP Org provides youth development services.  As a licensed realtor for Keller Williams Realty, he is known for his tenacity, perseverance, honesty, and fairness.  A proud APSU alum, Richard graduated with Honors with a Bachelors in Public Management.
Richard is a former active duty Marine, father of 4, and a husband with strong ties to the community. He is a graduate of Leadership Clarksville and a member of Clarksville Rotary, Clarksville Area Ministerial Association, Chamber of Commerce, Clarksville Association of Realtors Public Relations & Charity Relations Committees, and Clarksville Community Partners Group.
For more information on Richard visit www.reason4clarksville.com. He can be contacted directly at 931-378-0500 or via email richard@reason4clarksville.com
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