May – 2015 – Newsletter The end of the school year is just around the corner. Our hallways are brimming with excitement for summer and our staff is preparing for Summer Promise programming. We have had some great events here at the Center, along with some fruitful projects completed by staff, partners, and students alike.
Richmond Promise Neighborhood at Peter Paul Development Center and the Downtown YMCA are hosting the third annual East End Community FieldDay/Healthy Kids Day. The event will be held on Thursday, August 20 from 11:00 am-2:00 pm at the field behind Woodville Elementary School. This free, family-friendly event will include healthy food, physical activities and games
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Keishawn Harris and the Scholastic Standout Award Recipient of Fairfield Court Elementary's annual Scholastic Standout Award, Keishawn Harris, poses with his PPDC teacher, Ms. Bailey. Keishawn Harris has been a model student from the day he stepped foot in Fairfield Court Elementary School in Kindergarten. He has exemplified poise and exceptional manners throughout
Members of the Douglas Freeman High School LitWorld Teen Advocates Club held a car wash to support Peter Paul. A few months ago, a bright and entrepreneurial high school student named Cailey Cummins, sent an email to our Director of Volunteer Services, Rosemary Jones. In her message she asked how her club at
Ms. Laws, an East End Resident, gave a workshop on Rags to Riches. This month our Richmond Promise Neighborhood program offered a unique and first-time opportunity to the community. Calling it the Learnapalooza, Richmond Promise Neighborhood worked hand-in-hand with East End Residents to organize an event by the community, for the community. The
Our students work so hard every year to improve and excel in their academics. Peter Paul also recognizes that having some fun once in a while is also important for healthy social development. That is why each Friday is dedicated to club activities. Clubs students can participate in include drum line, running club, and chorus
Peter Paul’s 2018 Summer Promise begins full swing June 27 and runs through August 17. This year, an anticipated 304 children in grades 2 - 8 will participate. Summer Promise students will enjoy a variety of camps both on-site and around the metropolitan area Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m at
Prior to joining Peter Paul, Damon worked for Communities In Schools of Richmond (CIS) for 7 years, most recently serving as Vice President of Operations. As a member of the administrative team, CIS experienced substantial growth in client services, partnerships and program operations, to the extent that CIS of Richmond was recognized by CIS National,
