Lynn Economic Opportunity

LEO Inc. provides a safety net of services for at-risk, low-income families, stabilizing them for the short term while investing in a long-term, two-generation approach to education that promotes economic independence and family stability. We partner with individuals, children and families in Lynn, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus, Swampscott, and Wakefield to increase participation in programs that maximize their potential. Together we demonstrate that it is possible to break the cycle of poverty and move forward. LEO's signature programs are Early Head Start and Head Start, early education and care for children from birth to 5 years; home heating fuel assistance; and energy conservation and safety services that keep homes safe and efficient for residents. LEO's intake and referral process ensures that our clients have access to the full complement of services for which they qualify, which also include supplemental food distribution, emergency rent and utility assistance, English language and financial literacy classes, VITA income tax preparation, and other programs that improve an adult's ability to be an effective caregiver and head of household.