Leaders for Educational Advocacy and Diversity (LEAD)

LEAD – Latinos for Educational Advocacy and Diversity is a nonprofit empowering Connecticut community through education, civic engagement, and cultural pride. Founded by parents, LEAD provides access to inclusive programs that foster academic and personal growth. We offer free community-based programs like women’s empowerment, art, Zumba, ESOL classes, ESL, Spanish classes, citizenship classes... Our civic initiatives include voter registration and civic education. We also provide financial literacy workshops and promote Latino history and culture through events and online resources. With centers in Bridgeport, Danbury, East Hartford, New Britain, New Haven, Norwich, and Waterbury LEAD promotes health, unity, and opportunity for all.