Community & Culture
2026 YLEAP Summit: Making Cultural Shifts for Youth to Lead
A high-energy, hands-on summit where young entrepreneurs & Changemakers share ideas, build confidence, and lead real change, at Enhance the Gift Visual & Performing Arts Academy, Moreno Valley, CA or via Zoom.
🍽 Breakfast, Lunch & Legos Included
Open to youth & young adults ages 8–25
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What’s Going Down?
Young entrepreneurs and philanthropists will:
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Hands-On & Interactive Fun
🧱 LEGO® Leadership & Problem-Solving Challenges
🎲 Win Black Wall Street Board Games
💼 Youth Social Entrepreneurship Labs
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About YLEAP
The Youth Leadership Entrepreneur & Philanthropy (YLEAP) Initiative empowers Black & Brown youth (ages 8–25) to lead boldly, build wealth, and create impact in their communities.
Youth gain skills in:
Featuring:
🌍 Global Leadership & Youth Development
📢 Speaker & Communication Coaching
🏗 Systems Change & Advocacy
🛍 Social Entrepreneurship & Trade Show Building with Legos
💰 Black Wall Street 101 – Financial Literacy & Wealth Education
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Why YOU Should Be There
✔ Celebrate young leaders changing the game
✔ Watch youth-led ideas come to life with LEGO’s
✔ Build confidence, skills, and community
✔ Connect with mentors, creatives, and leaders
✔ Be part of National Youth Leadership Month
This is where youth leadership meets culture, creativity, and courage 🖤
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🖤 About The Hamilton Essentials Foundation, Inc.
We provide creative mental health support, leadership development, and STEAM education for transitional youth through the arts, innovation, and community care.
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🙏🏾 Thank You to Our Funding Co-Sponsors
• Black Equity Initiative – Inland Empire (BEI-IE)
• Inland Empire Funders Alliance (IEFA)
• Joyce Jones
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Let’s celebrate youth who aren’t afraid to lead!
