Programs

  • Program 1 [2021]

    "TO" - College Access: New Haven Promise fosters a college-going culture among New Haven public school students and motivates students to gain admission to college. Aligned with New Haven Public Schools to boost elementary parent pledges and middle-school pledges to Promise, and hosts college access campaigns in high schools; launched comprehensive financial literacy campaign through FAFSACT.ORG platform; recruited volunteers to help college-bound students understand college cost and aid packages and admission process.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $186.9K

  • Program 2 [2021]

    "THROUGH" - College Success: New Haven Promise motivates scholars to graduate from college within four years by providing renewable scholarships to cover up to full college tuition, promoting FAFSA completion, recruiting ambassadors to serve as peer eaders and mentors at campuses, and partnering with colleges to ensure full support of Promise scholars.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $4.5M

  • Program 3 [2021]

    BACK" - Career and Civic Launch: New Haven Promise facilitates scholars' return to live, work and participate fully in the greater New Haven community. Hosts internship fairs and places them for paid summer positions in their fields of interest; hosts professional development workshop series; builds and manages scholar resume bank; tracks scholars to live and work in greater New Haven after graduation. Developed Promise Council to leverage executive expertise to assist Promise scholars prepare for meaningful career opportunities. The Council also works with local employers who want to hire from a diverse, home-grown New Haven talent pool.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $59.1K