WV’S PROMISE
YOUTH ALLIANCE.

What is the Promise?

In April 1997, at the Presidents' Summit for America's Future, Presidents Clinton, Bush, Carter, Ford, and First Lady Nancy Reagan (representing President Ronald Reagan) joined General Colin Powell. They issued a challenge for all Americans to help at-risk youth gain access to five essential tools for success. These tools, known as the Five Fundamental Resources, are referred to as The Promises:

Enable your organization to
participate in community efforts

Address community challenges
where the need is greatest

Support WV Promise –
Support WV Children and Youth
where they live, learn and play.

The little red wagon. A symbol of childhood. It could be filled with a child’s hopes and dreams or weighed down with their burdens. Millions of American Children need our help to pull that wagon along. Let’s all pull together.
— general colin l. Powell, usa (ret)

Little Red Wagon

West Virginia’s Promise 2025 Mini-Grant Opportunity

WV’s Promise Youth Alliance Inc. is happy to announce the availability of mini grants
to assist Nonprofit Organizations and Schools.  The goal of the mini grant is to help organizations provide one or more of the Five Promises to children and youth. Eligible organizations may receive up to $1,000 to help carry out a community service project, afterschool program or event.