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Support Alliance Partners in Target “Bullseye Gives” Contest on Facebook

May 14, 2009

Target, which gives $3 million a week to support charities nationwide, is taking its giving digital with the official launch of "Bullseye Gives," a two-week-long giving campaign on its Facebook Page that will run from May 10 through May 25, 2009. Two America’s Promise Alliance partners – HandsOn Network and Parent Teacher Association – are featured.

Type: News

promises: Opportunities to Help Others

America’s Promise Alliance Chair Alma Powell Says Reducing High School Dropout Rate and Elevating Young People on National Agenda are Critical to Economic Growth

April 01, 2009

(WASHINGTON, DC)—America’s Promise Alliance (the Alliance) Chair Alma J. Powell today addressed the National Press Club as part of its Newsmakers luncheon series with a speech titled “Delivering America’s Promise,” where she spoke about the challenges facing America’s children and youth and the high school dropout crisis crippling the nation. Nearly 12 years after the launch of the Alliance, Mrs. Powell reflected on the work of the children’s advocacy organization she and her husband, General Colin L.

Type: Press Release

promises: A Healthy Start, Caring Adults, Effective Education, Safe Places, Opportunities to Help Others

Press Release Type: Press Release

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Video from General and Mrs. Powell

January 09, 2009

The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service offers Americans the opportunity to unite as a country to build stronger communities and create a better nation. Find out how you can take action on this day by donating your time and efforts in honor of one of America’s greatest leaders to make it a day “on” not “off.”  To view General Colin L. Powell and Alma Powell’s video message about the Day of Service, visit the link below. You may also download the video, share with your network, or add it to your own web site using links on the page.

Type: News

promises: Opportunities to Help Others

New America's Promise Alliance Partners Spotlight

December 05, 2008

America's Promise Alliance welcomes organizations who are new to our work.

Type: News

promises: Caring Adults, Safe Places, Opportunities to Help Others, A Healthy Start, Effective Education

campaigns & initiatives: National Alliance

AmeriCorps Planning Grants

October 31, 2008

Communities In Schools released initial results from the midpoint of its five-year longitudinal study, Communities In Schools and The Model of Integrated Student Services: A Proven Solution to America’s Dropout Epidemic. One of the most notable findings is that the Communities In Schools Model of providing integrated student services has a greater affect on school-level outcomes than providing services to students in an uncoordinated manner.

Type: News

TAG: Grad Rate Data

promises: Effective Education, Caring Adults, Opportunities to Help Others

America’s Promise Alliance Announces the 2008 100 Best Communities for Young People

January 24, 2008

Type: Press Release

promises: Opportunities to Help Others

Press Release Type: Press Release

America’s Promise Alliance Brings Regional Best Practice Forum To Houston

June 14, 2007

HOUSTON (June 14, 2007) – With research showing that when youth are provided with supportive home, school and community environments, their chances of success dramatically increase, the America’s Promise Alliance (the Alliance) is bringing its Regional Best Practice Forum to Houston on June 14th and 15th.  At the forum, communities from across the country will share best practices, showing community leaders how to implement successful strategies, foster greater collaboration within communities and encourage participants to network with other leaders from all sectors who are

Type: Press Release

promises: A Healthy Start, Caring Adults, Effective Education, Safe Places, Opportunities to Help Others

Press Release Type: Press Release