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Won’t you GIVE to LEAD?

LEAD is a nonprofit organization and depends (now more than ever) upon contributions from individuals and private foundations. Your donation-of any amount-makes a difference!

You invest so much in your children every day. LEAD is here to support you. Our goal is to help you create strong families and healthy youth. Please support LEAD with a donation so that we can continue to GIVE to parents and our community!

How we fund what we do...

Percentages based on our 2008-09 fiscal year. We expect to rely even more heavily on individual and private donations going forward.

United Way 23%
Fundraising Events 22%
Individual & Private Foundations 20%
Local Government & Schools 18%
Churches & Civic Groups 9%
Other income 8%

LEAD GIVES to parents …

Renowned authors speaking on parenting issues
Educational programs on new parenting strategies
Networking opportunities with local experts and other parents
Statistics on teen alcohol and drug use in our community
Programs dedicated to changing behavior and preventing alcohol, drug use and other risky behavior by youth.

LEAD GIVES to the community …

Collaborating for a safe and supportive community
Communicating with community leaders & organizations
As issues emerge, creating coalitions: Underage Drinking Prevention Coalition
Taking on tough issues & advocating on behalf of parents

Please GIVE generously to LEAD …

Tax-deductible donations may be made using any the following options:

Donate Online:

This link will take you to our donation page, where you can contribute using a major credit card. Please note: you do not need a Paypal account to donate online. It's easy and secure.

Donate by Mail:

You can fill out the Contribution Page (in Adobe Acrobat) and return it with your payment to:

LEAD400 E. IllinoisLake Forest, IL 60045

Other types of "in-kind" donations are most welcome:

Printing and Copying Services
Graphic Design Services
Photography Services for LEAD Events
Sign Making
Advertising Space in Local Publications
Bookkeeping Services
Office Supplies (Copy paper, pads, etc.)

Please drop us a note or call 847-295-9075 if you or your company can help with any of these items!

Spotlight

IN THE NEWS:
Speak Up! Wins Federal Grant Press Release

Adults put on notice about teen drinking Chicago Tribune

Teens "Shock" Community Gazebo News

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS Grades 5-8
Join our BLOGS:
Resilience
Connecting with Your Teen

DVD ON UNDERAGE DRINKING GETS PARENTS & TEENS TALKING

Award-winning Our Stories DVD offers personal stories about the risks of teen alcohol use, and gets conversations started!Learn more & ORDER the DVD.

THINK UNDERAGE DRINKING DOESN'T AFFECT A TEEN'S BRAIN? THINK AGAIN.

New research shows memory, learning and impulse control can be impaired seriously. The risk of addiction goes up dramatically. Parents, talk to your kids, set clear rules, and get the complete story in English or Spanish (reprints at LEAD’s office).

The DVD and News Story were created by the SpeakUp! Prevention Coalition. Click on the logo above for more information.