Mission Statement:
Changing ourselves to make change in our world. Our mission is to raise up need-meeters, problem-solvers, and innovators to make a difference in our world. We help one another grow to be well-rounded individuals, and while doing this we are doing good in our community by helping other people. In this movement, we are helping the youth make changes in themselves and giving them the opportunity to come up with changes for our city.
Considering the centrality of youth leadership in every movement to transform society, Leadership, Education, Advocacy, Development (LEAD) became an important part of Reconstruction’s initiatives. Skill-building efforts included facilitating group discussions, managing interpersonal conflicts, and thinking critically about the problems that plague our communities and lead to incarceration. Through participation in LEAD, young people are politicized and empowered to effect healthy social change within their communities. The last active chair of LEAD was Mark King, who stepped back from the organization in late 2021.
Recent Posts by LEAD:
- Reconstruction Beyond 30 YearsAn open letter from Reconstruction’s founder William Goldsby The purpose of this communication is to share briefly with you a piece of my personal story and to summarize the journey I have had withRead more… Read more…
- Something I have been learning…As a people we want to make changes in our society for the betterment of all people. I have been learning that the spirit in which we seek these changes is very important. WeRead more… Read more…