Leadership St. Pete® Class of 2026 selects Lealman and Asian Neighborhood Family Center for its Community Project

St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce

100 Second Avenue North, Suite 150

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Phone: (727) 388-2914

www.leadershipstpete.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 2, 2026

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Leadership St. Pete^® Class of 2026 selects Lealman and Asian Neighborhood Family Center for its Community Project

Continuing the strong tradition of community service, Leadership St. Pete's Class of 2026 will improve outdoor activity areas and beautify the Lealman and Asian Neighborhood Family Center as part of its future legacy.

St. Petersburg, FL - The Leadership St. Pete^® (LSP) Class of 2026 is proud to announce the Lealman and Asian Neighborhood Family Center (LANFC) as the beneficiary of its Community Project. This year’s project will upgrade the community and family center’s grounds, including beautifying the playground area, replacing the existing deck area, front entrance landscaping, and freshening up existing storage buildings.

Located in north central St. Petersburg, LANFC was founded in 2001 and serves families in the community by providing several services. LANFC offers programming for youth, language classes for those whose English is a second language, and operates a food pantry at the location.

In total, three areas of the family center’s grounds are in scope for redevelopment to provide more room for center attendees to pursue outdoor activities and enhance the location as a gathering venue for the greater community.

The LSP Class of 2026 will raise donations and host fundraising events, culminating in a hands-on day of service to complete the project in May 2026. The revitalized Lealman and Asian Neighborhood Family Center will be a place for youth and community members to learn, grow, and thrive, ensuring a lasting impact on our community.

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"We're honored to be selected as a funded partner of this year's Leadership St. Pete class," said Executive Director, Donna McGill. "Together, we are investing in children and families and a stronger future for all.”

Save the date for the LSP Class of 2026’s first fundraising event at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 3 Daughters Brewing, 222 22^nd St. S, in St. Petersburg. Register Here.

Visit leadershipstpete.com to learn more about LSP and how you can support the 2026 Community Project.

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ABOUT Lealman and Asian Neighborhood Family Center

Celebrating 25 years in 2026, the Lealman and Asian Neighborhood Family Center (LANFC) continues its mission of strengthening our community through vital services for children, families, seniors, and neighbors in need. From youth enrichment programs, a food pantry, utility assistance for seniors in need, free tax filings, community gatherings, and a combination of other basic needs and family support services, LANFC delivers impact through their multilingual team - serving residents in English, Vietnamese, Spanish, and Cantonese. Learn more at www.LANFC.org.

ABOUT LEADERSHIP ST. PETE^® 

As one of the oldest leadership programs in America and a division of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce^® and its 501(c)(3) Foundation, Leadership St. Pete^® is a dynamic, intensive, interactive, six-month experience designed to promote and enhance community leadership through an in-depth introduction to social, economic, business and political issues in the St. Petersburg area. The mission of LSP is to identify, recruit, and develop leaders who represent the diversity of our city and who will assume future leadership roles in our community. The LSP program is made possible through the generous support of community partners. Patron Sponsors of the Class of 2026 are Baycare’s St. Anthony’s Hospital, Duke Energy, Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, Power Design, Raymond James, Suncoast Credit Union, and The Bank of Tampa. Learn more at leadershipstpete.com.

ABOUT THE ST. PETERSBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE^® 

The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce^®, originally founded in 1899, now serves over 1,300 member businesses and organizations. Continually identifying ways to create and enhance opportunities to do business in St. Petersburg, the Chamber works to improve the local economic climate and to build a thriving business environment. The Chamber represents perspectives of local business in St. Petersburg, providing and fostering leadership on important business and community issues. Information is available at stpete.com.

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