EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE
The Legacy
Leon W. Smith Jr served as a Firefighter with the New York City Fire Department under ladder company 118. During the tragic events of September 11, 2001, FF. Smith made the ultimate sacrifice to help aid others to safety. FF. Smith left behind a legacy of courage and sacrifice…
“Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and the world better than you found it.” - Marian Wright Edelman
Supporting education and innovation.
The FF. Leon W. Smith Jr Foundation is dedicated to supporting the dreams of promising scholars by putting students in the position to succeed in any way we can.
A WORD FROM OUR SCHOLARS
“This scholarship allowed me to focus on my education, pursue my goals, and reach an important milestone in my life.”
— Mesai Fulmore, University of Phoenix – MBA; Morgan State University – Class of 2026
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— Tameaya Cooper, Old Dominion University - Class of 2026
“Your generosity goes far beyond dollars and cents. It creates opportunities, builds confidence, and changes lives.”
— Kimean Cooper Jr., Virginia State University – Class of 2026
