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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