This November, the Joy Project sent seven Lexington students to a leadership development retreat with Urban Impact.

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To qualify for a scholarship to attend this unique development experience, middle and high school students demonstrated their commitment to service and leadership by attending a service day with the Joy Project. Students devoted an afternoon to cleaning up a local community center and the surrounding neighborhood. They also took the time to think through questions about leadership including “Why is it important to serve the community?”

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One student summed up the mission of the Joy Project by stating that serving the community causes others to step up and serve too. We’ve found that a little Joy goes a long way and the effects are continuous. What a privilege to invest in students who feel the same way!