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A Two-Generation Approach

March 07, 2018

"Parents are their children’s first teacher,” NAZ President and CEO Sondra Samuels says. “An army of empowered parents are also the fuel needed to put pressure on systems to remove barriers to their families’ overall success and their children’s academic and life success."
Community Leader Spotlight with David Reese, Executive Director of the East Durham Children’s Initiative

December 14, 2016

We asked Reese what he’s excited about, what he’s most proud of, and what he’s learned in his more than 20 years in the field

Type: News

TAG: Low-Income, Early Childhood

promises: Caring Adults, Safe Places

campaigns & initiatives: National Alliance

Community Leader Spotlight with Rev. Samuel Casey, Executive Director of Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement (COPE), San Bernardino, CA

June 21, 2016

Pastor Samuel serves as the Executive Director of Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement (COPE) in San Bernardino, CA. COPE's call is to galvanize the collective will of more than 5,000 congregants throughout the Inland Empire to revitalize the communities in which they live, work, and worship. Pastor Casey has over 15 years of experience organizing faith leaders to engage in grassroots organizing efforts focused on education, prisoner reentry, and consumer advocacy. Pastor Casey formally led an empowerment program serving more than 500 at-risk youth in San Bernardino City Unified…

Type: News

TAG: Early Childhood

promises: Caring Adults

campaigns & initiatives: GradNation Campaign

Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali Receives Promise of America Award

May 10, 2016

America’s Promise Alliance Board Chair Alma J. Powell surprised Communities In Schools President and CEO Dan Cardinali with a prestigious Promise of America Award on May 10 at a gathering of more than 100 leaders dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth.