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,

Diversity Workshop Details : May 30, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Mentor Program Coordinator CasSandra Calin will be facilitating a Diversity Workshop tailored specifically to working with youth in the East End of Richmond. We hope all mentors can attend this workshop and we are inviting other community members and PPDC volunteers. The event will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and lunch will

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