One of The Leaven’s proudest partnerships is our close ties to the military men and women of Travis Air Force Base. Recently, Mark Lillis had the opportunity to attend a training exercise known as...

Each of our 16 Leaven centers provide year-round tutoring and mentoring to up to 30 students, but they offer another essential service that is part of why our programs are so successful at reducing...

This past year has been a remarkable time of change for The Leaven. We’ve opened new centers and embraced new opportunities that have helped even more kids and communities rise! It is such a...

Events are one of our favorite things at The Leaven because they allow us to bring the community together to share in the exciting work being done at our centers. The start of June brings our Annual...

Forget about June gloom; this is the brightest time of year for Leaven kids because Summer Success begins soon! Starting June 12th, students across California will be coming back to our Leaven centers...

As we remember those who gave their lives for our country this Memorial Day, we are thankful for the tremendous sacrifice our Military members and their families make for all of us each day. Their...

Last fall we asked you, our supporters and members of The Leaven family, to join with us and vote for The Leaven as part of Chick-fil-A’s True Inspiration Awards. Thanks to your help we were...

One of The Leaven’s strengths is our ability to serve more than just the children that come to each of our centers. Our programs benefit the whole family, and the community at large through a...

With schools throughout California facing tightening budgets and overcrowding, it’s important for teachers to have an ally outside of the classroom to help them make sure every child succeeds. At...

The Leaven is lucky to have so many wonderful partners in our community, but one just might be sweeter than the others. Jelly Belly Charities have been supporting our programs for many years, and we...