National Promise Neighborhoods Coalition

We are a national, nonpartisan coordinating body advocating for the #PromiseNeighborhoods Initiative & the program’s imperative work in increasing positive outcomes for children & families across the country. Learn more about our mission at promisecoalition.org. #education

This Summer, USI helped create a summer lunch program which served 665 meals to 150 students across three neighborhoods. Learn more about how USI is looking out for children & families throughout St. Louis 👇 urbanstrategiesinc.org/about/

From tutoring after school to health services and career support, Promise Neighborhood organizations wrap around families with the resources they need to thrive. It’s about real people, real stories, and real hope from cradle to career. Learn more⬇️ promisecoalition.org

The NPNC sent a letter to Senate Appropriators thanking them for including $91 million for Promise Neighborhoods in the FY26 funding bill and urging continued support as discussions move forward. Read the full letter ⬇️ static1.squarespace.com/static/654feb8…

DHA’s GREAT Program is changing lives in the Mississippi Delta. By pairing financial literacy with fast-track credentials, graduates are landing better jobs—and relying less on SNAP benefits. Smart, local solutions work. Read more 👇 promisecoalition.org/news/a-brighte…

📚 NAZ is tackling chronic absenteeism head-on. In just a few months, they saw a 90% increase in student attendance. This is what real, community-driven impact looks like. Watch how Promise Neighborhoods like NAZ are making a lasting difference ⬇️ northsideachievement.org/news/attendanc…

Omega CDC’s Ready4Work program is opening doors to employment in Dayton. In 2024, 150 people were served—60 landed jobs. By mid-2025, they’ve already reached 123. From teens to adults, the impact is growing. This is what happens when communities invest in people.

Productive day on Capitol Hill! We met with staff from the Kentucky and Ohio delegations to champion programs that provide cradle-to-career support in underserved communities—empowering kids, strengthening families, and building the workforce of tomorrow!

We congratulate Rev. Vanessa Ward, President of Omega Community Development Corporation, on her appointment to the IEL Board of Directors. We have the pleasure of working with Omega through @TheNPNC and we know Rev. Ward will be an invaluable addition. iel.org/institute-for-…

We have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving! Our Coalition members are being recognized for their achievements and are seeing signs of scholars advancing thanks to the impactful work they are doing. Link below 👀⬇️ static1.squarespace.com/static/654feb8…

Learn more: urbanstrategiesinc.org

We are proud to announce our newest member, Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI). Headquartered in St. Louis, USI is a national nonprofit leader & transformative force in community development, championing equity & innovation across 60 communities in 41 metropolitan areas. 🌟

It’s #NationalMentalHealthDay. Health and wellness are at the core of our work at HCZ — the well-being of our scholars, families, and staff are critical to our success as an organization and community. Discover more: hcz.social/emotionalwelln…

.@medasf and @EdRedesignLab present a session entitled "Personalizing Supports for Families and Children," sharing MEDA's Family Success Coach model as an example of the relationship-based support strategies promoted by EdRedesign's Institute for Success Planning. #ConveneC2C

.@PartnersRural leads a session diving in to the transformative power of place-based partnerships in driving positive change for rural communities, in their session called "Moving Rural Cradle-to-Career Partnerships Toward Systems Transformation." #ConveneC2C

Joint press release with @Results4America: promisecoalition.org/news/npnc-and-…

Letter: static1.squarespace.com/static/654feb8…

This month, we joined nearly 50 education nonprofits in calling on Congress to continue #CradletoCareer funding for crucial #PromiseNeighborhoods. Read the letter and joint press release with @Results4America announcing our effort ⬇️

ICYMI: Read our press release on the addition of the Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) to our coalition ⬇️👀 promisecoalition.org/news/northside… #PromiseNeighborhoods #CradletoCareer

We are pleased to announce the addition of @NAZMpls as our sixth member! Based in Minneapolis, NAZ’s place-based collaborative of 30+ community based organizations & schools brings expertise in cradle-to-career support & creating a college-going culture. Welcome, NAZ! 🎉

.@SBCSSanDiego's 7th Annual Neighbor Day brought 250+ residents together! Fun activities included pancake cookoffs, kids' booths, school performances & more. Chula Vista Mayor McCann gave remarks & presented a proclamation to the #PromiseNeighborhood leaders for their hard work.