Legacy Driven Foundation (LDF) provides mentorship and academic support for 3rd-12th grade students in underserved communities, with a mission to empower youth through personal development and guidance. LDF focuses on building students’ confidence, social skills, and life management capabilities by creating a safe environment and offering both in-person and virtual mentorship. The program involves various sessions including individual mentoring, group activities, and workshops on topics like conflict resolution, health, fitness, and social-emotional learning.
LDF was founded in 2018 and closely with local schools, teachers, and community organizations to identify and support students who could benefit from mentorship. The foundation’s impact includes improved academic performance, social skills, and an overall positive outlook for students’ futures. Additionally, the foundation encourages partnerships, volunteer involvement, and donations to continue expanding its outreach and resources for students.
Our MISSION is improving the quality of life of young people through consistent Positive Youth Development in a safe and supportive environment, encouraging youth to become active, productive members of their families, schools and community-at-large.
Our VISION is to coach, expose, motivate & encourage all youth to realize their personal worth, realize & maximize their gifts & talents and more.
Student, Curriculum & Prospectus Materials (click to view):
Our Mentorship Model:
Mentoring Schedule – See our Events page for information.
Sample of Discussion Topics/Activities (subject to change):
Bowen Family Systems Theories
In 2006 our Founder was exposed to Bowen Family Systems Theory Systems (from Dr. Murray Bowen, Georgetown University) through a personal journey that proved to be life changing. Bowen theories such as “Self Differentiation”, “Family Projection Process”, “Societal Projection Process” and “Triangles” are used while mentoring our youth in certain situations.
Learn more about the Bowen Family Systems by clicking HERE.
I was born and raised in Burlington, North Carolina and graduated from North Carolina Central University (HBCU – www.nccu.edu) located in Durham, NC earning a major in Business Administration and a minor in Computer Information Systems. I moved to the Atlanta, GA area in 1999 and have resided here since. I have two daughters, the oldest daughter Jazmine, matriculated through the Shiloh cluster and youngest daughter, Paige currently attends Shiloh Middle School. I also have a granddaughter, Lana Marie in the 6th grade in a GA Middle School. My family, extracurricular activities (tennis, cooking, watching movies, reading, working out etc.) and community motivates me. I love being a father and grandfather. God and faith is at the forefront of everything I do and I truly love serving our underserved youth and families in the communities surrounding where I live.
Experience includes:
Read a special reference letter from Mrs. Jennifer Clowers, principal of Partee ES (HQ) in Snellville, GA by clicking HERE.
F. LaMonte Leath – CEO/Founder (Resume)
e: lleath@legacydriven.org
o: 404-941-0209
Jae Sweet has accepted the position of Director of Mentorship Development for Middle & High School students. Jae and our founder have developed a close relationship over the past 2 years in various roles as All Pro Dad leaders, PTA and more at every school level in the Shiloh cluster. Jae’s passion to serve, empower and motivate our older boys and girls to reach their fullest potential is a necessity.