LIFE SKILLS 
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, INC.

Welcome to our site! Life Skills and Leadership Academy which was formerly Female Voices Early Intervention and Enhancement Program, Inc., which has been in existence since 1989. Since inception our program activities have taken on various other initiatives in order to provide more services throughout our community. We have serviced over 300 young ladies and continuously strive to have a positive impact on the lives of pre-adolescent and adolescent females in today's society. Our services include mentoring, tutoring, character and self-esteem building skills, drug-awareness, abstinence awareness and most importantly academic success. Below are a few FVP Facts to read at your leisure. 

 

LSLA FACTS

• Incorporated in 1998; registered with the Florida Division of Corporations (Visit sunbiz.org for verification)

• 501C (3) Non-profit organization

• Tax Exempt

• Licensed by the Department of Children and Family Serves in Early Childhood Prevention and Drug Awareness

• All Volunteers are background screened

 

Funded grants:

• 2026 Visit Tally Special Events Grant for Ahmed Temple  Foundation DOF Desert Conference & Gala Day Events - $9K

• 2023-2024 Children Services Council-$5K

• 2021 Leon Cares Human Services Grant - $5K

• 2021 Leon County/City of Tallahassee COVID American Rescue Plan Act Funding - $20K

• 2022 GFS CRA Special Events - $5K

• City of Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Grant - 2018, $5K

• Drug-Free Communities - 2000-2008, $50K-75K yearly

• Community Human Services Partnership Grant - 2002-2006, $5K yearly

• Dept. of Juvenile Justice, Neighborhood Accountability Board - 2006 - 2008, $50K

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It is such a pleasure to provide services to our youth while having fun at the same time. Remember, "it takes a village to raise one child" and it is this belief that we, together help our youth become productive citizens ready for the world of world or post-secondary education.

 

Sincerely,



​Lorraine James

Executive Director