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A milestone years in the making. This year, Girls of Legacy proudly celebrates its first college graduates—Lily, Alaiysha, and Ranya. Girls of Legacy, an initiative of LaunchPad The Center founded by Rebecca Contreras, provides mentorship, leadership development, scholarships, and ongoing support to young women as they pursue higher education and career goals. Shortly after graduating high school, these young women joined Girls of Legacy with ambition, determination, and a vision for their...

At LaunchPad The Center, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their strengths, build confidence, and step into their purpose. That's why we're proud to support organizations like Shine Your Light Christian Youth Leadership Camp. Founded by Evelina Solis and her daughter Hope, the camp brings together students from New Braunfels and surrounding communities for leadership development, mentorship, faith-based learning, public speaking, and personal growth. This work...

At LaunchPad The Center, we believe every young person deserves the tools and support needed to stay safe and thrive. Recently, LaunchPad joined leaders, advocates, and community partners at Girl Scouts of Central Texas in support of a new online safety initiative launched through Not on Our Watch TX, an initiative of Texas Women in Business in partnership with Girl Scouts of Central Texas and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The new curriculum and Girl Scout patch are...