Peter Paul loves to celebrate Easter. It is a time when all of our families and kids come together at the Center. This year, we held our annual Easter program on Saturday, April 4. The event included an egg hunt, egg dyeing, bonnet and hat making, face painting, basket decorating, egg on a spoon races,

When Kareen Edwards-Carter first noticed the Peter Paul after school program at Fairfield Court Elementary School (FCES) where she is a teacher, she was impressed. “I was teaching another after school program, and I became intrigued by the activities being done by the students who were a part of the Peter Paul program. I noticed

Peter Paul prides itself on its academic rigor but we also recognize the importance of encouraging our students to be great. All of our teachers find unique ways to build confidence in their classroom. A former Peter Paul 3rd grade teacher, Tresa Brown, observed that her students often made negative comments about their own performance

A valuable tool in working with our families has been the Strengthening Families Program (SFP). SFP is an internationally recognized program for families, which uses evidence-based curriculum to improve parenting skills, reduce problem behaviors, and improve social competencies and school performance. The seven week program is a perfect fit for Peter Paul’s Parent Family Network

The Promise Academy provides information and training for those who live and work in the Richmond Promise Neighborhood (RPN) service area. The initial courses brought together residents and service providers in sessions focused on culture awareness and competency to build stronger bi-directional interactions. The Academy is also used to promote resident engagement through relationship building

Action Teams In the fall of 2012, the Richmond Promise Neighborhood program launched an Action Team model. The model consists of five Action Teams, each concentrating on a theme that community members selected as significant for the East End. Through the Action Teams, resident leaders, service providers, and other stakeholders are working side-by-side to support

Authentic Resident Engagement and Community Outreach As a fundamental approach, Richmond Promise Neighborhood focuses on keeping our residents and community informed and engaged. Our key accomplishments in these areas are described below. Engaging Richmond Engaging Richmond is a community-based research team born from a Richmond Promise Neighborhood needs assessment effort. Engaging Richmond’s creation and vitality

We're having a very special event and you're invited! Treat yourself to dinner and give back to Peter Paul. Join us on Monday, April 27 for a delicious meal and good company, all for a good cause. Please invite your family and friends in support of PPDC's mission to support the residents of the East

Parent Engagement We all know that the parent is the primary teacher and example for a child. At Peter Paul, we also know that all of our parents want what is best for their child; however, the neighborhood challenges often get in the way. To ensure the student’s success in the Peter Paul program and

Come support Peter Paul students and their mentors as they show off their skills and talents. Hear about how this year's mentoring program has impacted these individuals in heart, body, and mind. When: Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: Peter Paul Development Center1708 N. 22nd Street, Richmond, VA 23223