America's Promise

America's Promise

America's Promise — The Alliance for Youth is a foundation founded by Colin Powell in 1997 to help children and youth from all socioeconomic sectors in the United States.

Read more about America's Promise:  Presidents' Summit For America's Future, Organizational History, Five Promises

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