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Our Commitment to America's Promise

America's Promise was created at the 1997 President's Summit for America's Future in Philadelphia with General Colin Powell as the founding chairman. At the heart of America's Promise is a set of promises made to every child in America. To help all children grow into healthy strong and productive adults, these five promises must be fulfilled:

1. An ongoing relationship with a caring adult - parent, mentor, tutor or coach
2. A safe place with structured activities during non-school hours
3. A healthy start
4. A marketable skill
5. An opportunity to give back through community service

The National Peer Ministry Training Center's commitment was accepted by America's Promise in the spring of 1999. Later that year, the National Director of Peer Ministry, Lyle Griner, had an opportunity to meet General Powel and was awarded a red wagon, the symbol of America’s Promise. This wagon is now proudly displayed in the Peer Ministry office.

Peer Ministry Commitment With America's Promise
Our commitment is to train 750 adult facilitators in mentoring, leadership and training skills over four years; pair each of these adult facilitators with about ten youth for a total of 7,500 by 2004; train and certify them in caring and life skills; oversee them in diverse service projects; and encourage those trained youth to serve others by mentoring, becoming part of leadership teams, and using their newly acquired skills in daily life. A young person may be paired up with another who is struggling with a particular life issue such as family changes or addictions.

To learn more about America's Promise visit: americaspromise.org