Every young person deserves a mentor and a path forward.
Leon's Legacy provides mentorship, financial literacy training, and career exposure to help at-risk youth in Atlanta rebuild and succeed.
Structured mentorship
One-on-one guidance that helps young people rebuild identity and find clear direction for their future.
Financial literacy training
Hands-on lessons in budgeting, saving, and money management for long-term financial stability.
Resume and job readiness
Practical preparation that gets youth ready to apply for jobs and succeed in interviews.
Professional career exposure
Weekly guest speakers from different industries show youth real paths to meaningful careers in Atlanta.
Development and community
Regular group sessions where young people build skills, confidence, and connections with peers.
Reintegration and stability
We help youth ages 17 and under transition successfully and build lasting personal growth.
Lives transformed through mentorship
Hear from the youth, families, and mentors who've experienced Leon's Legacy's impact firsthand in Atlanta.
The mentorship program helped me understand my worth and see a future for myself. I'm now preparing for college with confidence.
Marcus
Program participant, age 16
My daughter gained direction and hope through Leon's Legacy. She's more focused on her goals and believes in herself now.
Tanya
Parent, single mother
I didn't think mentoring would change my life as much as it changed theirs. Seeing these young people grow has been incredibly rewarding.
David
Volunteer mentor
Leon's Legacy taught me financial literacy and job skills I never would have learned. I landed my first job because of their resume help.
Jasmine
Program participant, age 17
The organization gave my son structure and purpose when he needed it most. He's back on track and excited about his future.
Robert
Parent
Being a guest speaker at Leon's Legacy showed me how much young people want guidance. It's inspired me to mentor more in my community.
Lisa
Career professional, guest speaker
Choose how you'll make a difference
Whether you mentor, volunteer, share your expertise, or donate, you directly impact young lives in Atlanta.
Mentor a youth
Build a one-on-one relationship with a young person. Guide them through life skills, identity rebuilding, and personal growth.
Volunteer weekly
Help lead development programs, assist with resume workshops, or support financial literacy training in Atlanta.
Share your career
Be a guest speaker. Show young people what your profession looks like and inspire them to envision their own future path.
Donate or partner
Financial support funds mentorship, job training, and life skills programs that transform outcomes for at-risk youth.
Join our community
Connect with mentors, volunteers, and supporters who are all committed to empowering youth in Atlanta.
Your support changes lives in Atlanta
Every donation directly funds mentorship, job training, and life skills development for at-risk youth in our community.