Her many contributions to the community include service as a committee member of the Friends of African American Fund via Cumberland County; hosting political fund raisers; organizing and conducting historic preservation initiative tours; and interviewing elders of her community. Cynthia Leeks is a partner with Second Harvest of Action Pathways of Fayetteville, NC, and an active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. of Fayetteville, NC; and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Local Chapter. She is a volunteer with the Fayetteville, NC Board of Elections, and a poll watcher. Ms. Leeks also is a member and participant who raises funds for the NC Arts Council. As an advocate for Alzheimer’s of America, she currently serves as Captain for three teams to raise funds.