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Our Story: Why We Tee Off

At Ascend Leadership Academy, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to rise—no matter their zip code, income level, or background. That belief drives everything we do, and it’s the reason we’re launching the ALA Back to School Classic.

This community golf tournament supports ALA’s Rise Up Campaign—a powerful initiative created to bridge the funding gap, sustain critical student programs, and ensure every student has access to a safe, high-quality learning environment.

While our students continue to meet and exceed academic growth, our funding falls significantly short. Charter schools like ALA do not receive equal funding compared to traditional public schools—particularly in areas like transportation, free & reduced lunch, and school safety. The result? A $325,000+ funding gap each year that we must overcome together.

Funds raised through this event will support:

Bridging the Per-Pupil Funding Gap between counties like Lee and Harnett
Keeping Our Buses on the Road, despite receiving no state or local transportation funding
Providing Daily Meals for students through a self-funded Free & Reduced Lunch Program
Supporting Student-Athletes, Clubs, & Extracurriculars—with no dedicated funding stream
Protecting Our Campus through improved safety systems and school resource officer support
Creating Equitable Access to technology, certification programs, and real-world learning opportunities

Every swing you take helps us rise above these challenges.

When you golf, donate, or sponsor, you’re investing in over 800 students across four counties—and you’re standing with a school that never stops believing in the potential of its community.

Let’s rise up, tee off, and drive change—together.

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ALA Annual Back to School Classic Golf Tourney

By Ascend Leadership Academy Inc

ALA Annual Back to School Classic Golf Tourney

Let’s Rise Up, tee off, and make a difference—together.