LEADS  for Life

The Patuxent River Chapter is focused on educating and bringing resources to Upper Montgomery County, Maryland residents to enable them to have healthier lifestyles and better manage during challenging times. Our Lifestyles, Education, Awareness and Discovery Springboards (LEADS) for Life Program address 5 critical areas of need identified for Upper Montgomery County residents:

1. Health disparities in African Americans
2. Financial literacy
   • Budgeting and Banking Basics
   • Protecting Self and Home
3. Human rights and social justice issues (legislative affairs)
   • Get Out The Vote
   • The Census;
4. Homelessness; and
5. Educational challenges.