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

Our students work so hard throughout the year and learn so much from teachers, mentors, tutors, and volunteers. To showcase their newly learned talents and highlight their PPDC Club activities, Peter Paul will host the PPDC Review. Come on over to see students preform and show-off! When: May 13, 2015 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm

University of Richmond students have been working with a group of Peter Paul students on one act of a Shakespeare play. After all of their hard work the group will perform the act, along with others, at the University of Richmond's Modlin Center. When: Friday, April 7 at 6:00 pm Where: The University of Richmond

Peter Paul will host a Heritage Program here at the Center to honor Black History Month. Students will showcase skits and performances on important moments in Black History. All parents and friends of PPDC are welcome! When: Wednesday, April 1 at 4:30 pm Where: Peter Paul Development Center  1708 N. 22nd Street Richmond, VA 23223