Because our nation's children and young people need access to resources that fulfill the Five Promises in communities where they live, study, work and are known by name.
Communities are at the heart of America's Promise.
Any community can become a Community of Promise. Communities of Promise are those that build community-wide alliances to fulfill all Five Promises for young people who need them. These have the greatest potential for widespread and long-term impact on children and youth. Research on the impact of the Five Promises is compelling. Children and young people who have the resources identified in these promises are less likely to engage in negative behaviors.