America's Promise Alliance

"Together we can - and we will - prepare children and youth for college, work and life."

- General Colin Powell

About the Alliance

Founded in 1997 with General Colin Powell as Chairman and chaired today by Alma Powell, America’s Promise Alliance is a cross-sector partnership of 400+ corporations, nonprofits, faith-based organizations and advocacy groups that are passionate about improving lives and changing outcomes for children. We have made a top priority of ensuring that all young people graduate from high school ready for college, work and life. Our work involves raising awareness, encouraging action and engaging in advocacy to provide children the key supports we call the Five Promises: Caring adults, Safe Places, A Healthy Start, An Effective Education and Opportunities to Help Others.

The Five Promises

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The Five Promises are those developmental resources — wrap-around supports— that young people need for success in life: Caring Adults, Safe Places, A Healthy Start, Effective Education, and Opportunities to Help Others

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Mission

Building on the legacy of founding chairman, General Colin Powell, we are a strong and effective partnership alliance committed to ensuring children experience the fundamental resources they need to succeed.

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Leadership

America’s Promise Alliance is guided by leaders from all sectors of American life: The business community; nonprofits, community groups, policymakers, experts in children’s and youth issues, concerned individuals and young people.

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Our History

America's Promise grew out of the Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future in 1997. Presidents Clinton, Bush, Carter and Ford, along with Nancy Reagan, challenged America to make youth a national priority.

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