The Girls of Legacy Annual Spring Luncheon and Coaching Development Session brought together our students for an impactful, hands-on learning experience centered on one of the most critical life skills: communication. Led by Cherie B. Mathews, the session focused on both verbal and non-verbal communication and how these skills directly influence opportunities, relationships, and long-term career success. Rather than a traditional lecture, the experience was intentionally desi

At our core, I believe every young person deserves access to opportunity, guidance, and a safe space to grow—regardless of where they start. I’ve seen firsthand how unclear the path forward can be when resources are limited and support is missing. Too often, potential goes untapped simply because no one stepped in. That’s why we built LaunchPad – The Center. As Co-Founder, my commitment is to create a place where youth and young adults are not just supported, but truly seen,

Rebecca gathered the Girls of Legacy students and mentor team for a holiday lunch at Maggiano’s at The Domain in Austin, Texas, celebrating a season of gratitude, connection, and shared impact from 2025. The time together honored the power of mentorship, leadership, and the meaningful relationships that continue to shape lives and communities. While not every student and mentor was able to attend due to travel and scheduling, the gathering provided a meaningful opportunity fo

Girls of Legacy Family Relief Fund – Jamaica Hurricane Recovery DONATE HERE: https://www.launchpadthecenter.org/campaigns Alaiysha  has been part of our LaunchPad family since the launch of our signature Girls of Legacy   scholarship and mentorship program. She joined our very first class in 2022 and embodies everything this initiative was built to do — to break barriers, open doors, and create ripple effects of change across generations. Just last year, her family traveled f

Girls of Legacy Recap 2025!  What a night Girls of Legacy 2025 Fundraiser Recap On July 17th, the annual Girls of Legacy fundraising...

Back in March 2022, I launched the Girls of Legacy Scholarship and Mentorship Program  through my nonprofit, LaunchPad , right here in...

The LaunchPad team is once again honored and excited to celebrate the true heroes of our community—our educators! This year, for...

Girls of Legacy Holiday Event Highlight: At Domain Maggiano's

I had the privilege of engaging with two exceptional students from Success High School who have read "Lost Girl". Accompanied by my...

RC Blog December 2024 When we launched Girls of Legacy, it wasn’t just about providing scholarships—it was about building a movement to...

This afternoon, I am deeply moved and profoundly enriched. Today, I had the privilege of meeting the family of my exceptional Girls of...

Launchpad is proud to contribute $8,000 to the Principal Fund, which will be used for special campus projects aimed at enhancing...

My heart is full! I spent the last couple of days engaging with the incredible girls at Success High School, which is one of our valued...

Incredible evening last night kicking off the new school year at Success High School and meeting the new leadership. Principal Valencia...

RC Blog July 2024 On June 20th, the annual Girls of Legacy fundraising event was held at the Headliners Club in Austin, Texas,...

RC June 2024 Blog In March 2022, I launched a transformative initiative, the Girls of Legacy Scholarship and Mentorship Program, under my...

We celebrated two of our Girl of Legacy students at their graduation for Success High School in Round Rock, Texas. GOL Program Director...

David and Rebecca, the creators of LaunchPad, generously provided a $4,000 scholarship to each of the "Girls of Legacy" students who...

Rebecca's scholarship and mentorship signature initiative, "Girls of Legacy," was recently featured in Enterprising Women Magazine....

Rebecca's recent visit to LBJ Highschool to interview potential students for the upcoming Girls of Legacy semester was a huge success....