Lead2Change Receives Grant from the NBA Foundation
- Brittany Lewis
- Jan 30
- 2 min read
MILWAUKEE— Lead2Change, a premier college and career readiness program in Milwaukee, is thrilled to announce it is receiving a grant from the NBA Foundation.
The NBA Foundation’s mission to drive economic opportunity for under-resourced youth, ages 14-24, aligns perfectly with the work taking place at Lead2Change. At Lead2Change, Milwaukee area high school students participate in an 11-month career-readiness program. The program features a comprehensive curriculum with 300 hours of instruction. Students participate in workshops to learn essential skills such as time, money management, networking, resume writing, and more. In the summer, students have paid internships that align with their career goals.
During the 2024-2025 program year, 67% of Lead2Change students served were economically disadvantaged.
“We are incredibly grateful to receive this grant from the NBA Foundation, which will empower Lead2Change to provide young people with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed in college, their careers, and their communities,” said Dionne Grayson, co-founder and executive director of Lead2Change. “With the NBA Foundation’s investment, we can deepen our impact and create even more transformative experiences for the next generation.”
This is the second year in a row the NBA Foundation has awarded a grant to Lead2Change. The grant in 2025 helped the nonprofit increase the number of students served annually from 40 to more than 70.
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Media Contact:
Brittany Lewis
612-804-2850
About Lead2Change
Lead2Change is an immersive experience that prepares students to succeed in college, their careers, and their community. Through our robust curriculum, paid summer internships, and networking opportunities, students explore their passion while learning about themselves and the world around them. Since 2011, Lead2Change has served more than 1,000 young people.
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