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Civic and Social OrganizationsKansas, United States51-200 Employees
Lead For America is a place-based national service organization based in Wichita, Kansas, founded in 2018. It trains and places Americans from diverse backgrounds into full-time public service fellowships across communities nationwide, with more than 500 fellowships completed in 44 states to date. Its flagship initiative, the American Connection Corps, functions as a place-based AmeriCorps program aiming to expand economic opportunity, strengthen social fabric, and foster cross-cultural connection through service. The organization emphasizes ongoing support for its alumni network after fellowship terms end, providing continued resources and engagement opportunities in public service. Its work targets communities both rural and urban, including digitally disconnected cities, by placing members to address local needs and contribute to long-term community development.