Had a great time at the Achievement First ribbon cutting for their new high school on Elmwood Ave. What an incredible and thoughtfully designed space to prepare the next generation of changemakers. #EducationForAll #GoFalcons

With these quarter one numbers, (July 1 - Sep 30), we are well on our way to achieving our goals for the year. We're excited to see what the rest of the calendar year brings!

Richard Lappin spent two years conducting research to create Providence Promise, a college prep program that serves the Providence community by helping families save money. Learn more about this week's Patriots Difference Maker of the Week: bit.ly/3tqHnws

Last week, #PVDPromise had the pleasure of attending a meeting with Governor Dan McKee and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos to discuss our growth and impact, the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact roll-out with United Way of Rhode Island, and the Papitto Opportunity Connection RI's Board Match-making for Nonprofits.

Thrilled to share this piece in Forbes discussing our role in the #collegeaffordabilitycrisis. PVD Promise is a #CSAprogram with family wrap-around services and incentive structure that primarily serves low- and moderate-income families in #providenceri. bit.ly/PVDProm

Great to see this piece by Urban Education Policy AM alums Madalyn Ciampi and Rachel Palumbo on the amazing work being done Providence Promise

🔍 Check out Forbes ' coverage of Providence Promise, one of over 440 national #PromisePrograms! Learn how they're tackling the college affordability crisis by supporting low- and moderate-income families in Providence, Rhode Island. ⬇️

The article highlights their unique approach, combining Child Savings Accounts with Promise Programs, along with family wrap-around services and student support. 🎓 Read more ➡️: bit.ly/3UdZIs8

The Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund has raised more than $1.2 million in grants and scholarships since 2007. abc6.com/rhode-island-f…

Thank you to Providence Promise for joining us Webster Avenue ES for SpringFest last week! Our parents really appreciated the information. DaMama Dr. Khaleel Desaque

Such a great day to celebrate Providence Promise on Saturday and giving children access to 529 accounts so they can have great futures!

Thank you Postsecondary Commissioner Shannon Gilkey for your support!

PVD Promise was thrilled to present Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. Diossa James Diossa with our first Ambassador Award! Thank you for your support of and advocacy for college savings accounts and PVD Promise's work.

Thank you Mayor Brett Smiley Smiley for coming out to support PVD Promise students and their families!

Thank you Helena Buonanno Foulkes for your support of PVD Promise!

Today, I attended a roundtable hosted by PVD Promise with Mayor Smiley, RI Treasurer James Diossa, and community stakeholders. We discussed expanding PVD Promise’s goal to include more Rhode Islanders in its work with college savings accounts, and I am excited about what's next!

Enjoyed a morning discussing College Savings Accounts and drinking coffee with the fabulous Providence Promise team. If you are a parent in Providence, make sure you look into this program!

Thanks for having me Providence Promise in honor of 529 Day, raising awareness on savings for future educational opportunities! Rhode Islanders can sign up a child under age 5 for a College Bound Saver Account. If you sign up before May 31st you could get $250 in your account! (1/2)

Great to see so many familiar faces at Providence Promise’s celebration for National 529 College Savings Plan Day. Thank you to Providence Promise for your work to help make higher education accessible for more Rhode Islanders.

👏 Kudos to Providence Promise for showing how Children’s Savings Accounts and College Promise can work hand-in-hand to unlock opportunity! yhoo.it/4ja5HqG #CollegePromise #ProvidencePromise #ChildrensSavings