Yesterday was a historical day for our country. Every four years, a president is sworn in for another four years and, love it or hate it, will provide direction based on their own policies. It happens every time a presidential election is held, but this is the first year the entire Washington, D.C., area, along […]

It’s a recurring statement: “What a week it has been.” But over the course of the last year, we, as Americans, have faced unprecedented times. We have come full circle to the start of the historical pandemic that continues to rage on in our country and around the world. The civil unrest that was reignited […]

We have officially entered a new year and have waved a long, heartfelt good-bye to the rollercoaster that was 2020. The second half of the school year is difficult enough, starting off during the winter months and entering the season of final exams and finalizing applications for fall admission to college. So, while 2020 is […]

Mental health disorders are at an all-time high right now, with more and more people feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the form of depression and anxiety. The worry over health and finances, along with the requirement to spend more time at home learning and working, have been a recipe for disaster for […]

Tomorrow is Christmas Day, but things are quite different this year. Experts have discouraged households from intermingling during the holidays as temperatures have dropped and outdoor gatherings are more and more difficult. They also say that we are in the homestretch of this virus’s domination across the country, with vaccines currently being distributed. But that […]

Things are really looking different not just for Americans, but all around the world. It’s hard to imagine that just about a year ago, we were planning Christmas parties and holiday gatherings in a setting without masks, social distancing or over-sized bottles of sanitizer. For some, the changes and restrictions have been lonely, causing many […]

Does thinking about the future fill you with excitement or butterflies? For most people, the answer to this is both, but for some, thoughts about five or 10 years are filled with anxiety. It can be hard to imagine success, especially for those who may be disadvantaged or underprivileged, but achieving goals and thriving is […]

We may be approaching “the most wonderful time of the year,” but as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the country (and the world), it is difficult, for some, to embrace the holidays this year. The health crisis has torn apart families, uprooted educational systems, politically divided the nation and has most of the country […]

The holidays are here again; the race begins today to beat the clock and get the deals before they’ve gone away.   Home is now much different; we work, we learn, we shop. And experts say it’s best to stay until the virus stops.   Although we yearn for hugs and touch, meals shared in […]

LEAP Foundation DC is pleased to present a $2,500 scholarship to Malcolm Norman in support of his educational advancement in the medical field, specifically in psychiatry and anesthesiology. The unrestricted funds are expected to be used for application, interview and travel expenses, as well as other costs that have traditionally served as a barrier for […]