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History
Legacy Corporation has experienced incredible growth; from the number of youth we serve to the range of our services. However, one thing has stayed the same; the organization’s "community approach " attitude when it comes to helping our youth succeed. The organization began in 2002 as Legacy Drum & Bugle Corps, working with teens interested in the performing arts activity of Drum Corps. Although, the main priority and purpose of the organization at that time was to produce a competitive Drum & Bugle Corps, Legacy lacked the membership to realize this goal. In late 2003, the organization began reaching out to NYC schools to recruit and increase membership into the Drum Corps program. This resulted in a major increase in membership interested in Legacy and the our programs. In 2004, during a boost in membership, Legacy changed gears to provide a network of performing arts and after-school programs rather than just the Drum Corps Program. In late 2005, as a result of the expanding company and support services being provided, Legacy Drum & Bugle Corps was reorganized and rebranded as The Legacy Corporation. This was a ground breaking transformation to proclaim that Legacy provides more than just a Drum Corps program. Over the years, Legacy has created many partnerships with New York City high schools providing critical educational and developmental support and recreational services to students. In order to create effective and dynamic programs that mirror the interests of our youth, 80% of Legacy's services are conceived and developed by our members. Some of these programs include: the summer and fall employment program, Project College Scholarships, yoga, dance, cheerleading, and drama etc. Under the visionary leadership of its Chairman and CEO, Edison A. Bardowell, Legacy continues to offer innovative, efficiently run programs that are aimed at educating, stimulating and breaking the cycle of generational poverty for the thousands of youth and families in the communities we serve. |
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Today, Legacy performing arts and educational programs are operated in several community based organizations and schools in the United States and Europe. Our after-school programs address both in school and out of school time and offer youth a safe environment where they can interact with positive individuals concerned with their growth in the 21st century. LEARN MORE ABOUT: |
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