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Helping the Youth of Tomorrow Succeed and Lead Others

AELF advances the educational, leadership, entrepreneurial, and health of youth and adults in Tallahassee, Florida and beyond.

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Celebrating 41 Years of Scholarship, Education, Innovation, and Outreach

AELF

Our Mission

Optimizing, coordinating, training, and educating youth and adults with the leadership, development, and life skills necessary to advance scholastically, socially, and mentally.

Areas of Emphasis

Three Core Pillars

Educational Development & Innovation

Academic and scholarly efforts to prepare youth and adults through education and career readiness. Scholarships, honorariums, fellowships, and stipends for scholarly pursuits.

Leadership & Entrepreneurship

Leadership Institutes, Training Seminars, Academic Shadowing, Job Shadowing, Retreats, and activities that advance leadership skills for youths and adults.

Health & Wellness

Promoting better health, wellness, and safety. Exercise, disease prevention, chronic health awareness, bullying prevention, and public health education.

Academic Programs

Building Future Leaders

Grades 3–5

Alpha Rise Academy (ARA)

Our newest program targeting early elementary school males with leadership development, focusing skills, communication, critical thinking, and exploratory learning.

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Grades 6–8

Alpha Leadership Program for Higher Achievement (ALPHA)

The Alpha Leadership Program for Higher Achievement develops public speaking, analytical skills, decision-making, time management, etiquette, and cultural experiences.

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Grades 9–12

Alpha Millennium Academy (AMA)

Promotes leadership, professional development, and career development for high school students through workshops, community service learning, and cultural excursions.

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Student Assignment Portal

Enrolled students can upload assignments, view grades, and receive feedback from program coordinators.

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400+
Youth Served
3
Core Programs
41+
Years of Service
$100K+
Scholarships Awarded
$15,432.94
Mid-year Economic Volunteer Value
What People Say

Voices from the AELF community

"As we conclude the first half of 2026, the theme of "Greatness" has resonated through every initiative we have undertaken. We have successfully transitioned from the foundational rigors of Phase I into a season of high-impact deployment. This year is not merely about maintaining momentum; it is about setting a new standard for what a non-profit foundation can achieve when it operates with intentionality."

Dr. Gregory J. Harris
Executive Director, AELF
Foundation Review · Summer 2026

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