The Leadership &

Literacy Foundation

We believe in socially responsible creative transformation by generating a society of interdependent and empowered members that become critical collaborators within their communities.

Mission Statement

By embracing justice, equity, diversity, and Inclusion, MYCC empowers and creates well-being for Methuen youth to thrive as individuals and unite as a community through civic engagement.

Empower – Embrace - Everyone

  • The Youth Innovation Project (YIP) will be designed in

    partnership with MY Voice to create a cohesive program for

    youth (ages 13 - 18) that builds knowledge, skills, and

    resources that adequately prepares youth for a fulfilling

    future beyond school. A consulting engagement in 2019 with

    Egment Youth Development identified the following

    program goals and components for the YIP.

  • L&L is awarded a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Training and Development for an"Out of School Youth" (OSY) program. L&L offers the Project STRIVE OSY program to 17 young adults, providing GED classes, leadership skills training, and employability skills training while the students gain hands-on experience working in Little Sprouts centers.

    • Higher graduation rates

    • Higher college matriculation

    • Higher employment rates

    • Higher average income

    • Lower domestic violence