General Colin L. Powell associates with America's Promise

[paineinthearse]

This is the first I've heard of this group, any info?

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America's Promise Founding Chairman Gen. Powell Announces Launch of New Campaign to Discover '100 Best Communities for Young People'

5/19/2005 11:00:00 AM


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To: National Desk

Contact: Mike McGill of America's Promise, 703-535-3819; 443-995-9144 (cell) or [email protected]

WASHINGTON, May 19 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret), on behalf of America's Promise, announced the launch of a national campaign to identify the "100 Best Communities for Young People." Local leaders from across the country will have the next two months to apply for this prestigious award created by America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth, the nonprofit organization General Powell founded in 1997.

The "100 Best Communities for Young People" initiative will bring together the resources of the private and public sectors to identify communities that deliver healthy, safe and caring environments that effectively educate young people and help them become productive citizens. Communities will apply for the award using an application based upon research conducted by the National Academies of Science, Search Institute, Academy for Educational Development and Child Trends. The entries will be evaluated this summer by a renowned group of the nation's top education, civic, business and nonprofit leaders.

"We now live in a world that is flat - and increasingly competitive. Our future as a nation truly hinges on how well we prepare our children and youth to succeed in today's global economy. It's time that we join forces and recognize communities that empower their children and allow them to reach their potential," said General Powell.

The America's Promise Alliance is launching the program in partnership with Capital One Financial Corporation. Its Executive Vice President John Finneran attended today's announcement along with U.S. Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Tom Donohue and America's Promise Chair Alma Powell. Members of America's Promise Alliance have also taken leading roles in the initiative, including the Corporation for National and Community Service, United Way of America, American Association of School Administrators, The Forum for Youth Investment and Search Institute.

"Capital One is proud to partner with America's Promise to launch this program to recognize the innovative efforts taking place in communities throughout the United States to create healthy and supportive environments for our children," said Richard D. Fairbank, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Capital One Financial. "At Capital One, we are committed to partnering with our communities where we work and live to provide a healthy, safe and nurturing environment for everyone."

"At United Way, our experience tells us that it takes the whole community - working together - to focus on what matters most to help young people achieve their dreams," said Brian Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of America. "United Way's mission to improve people's lives includes people of all ages," he continued. "The '100 Best' campaign will shine a national spotlight on the communities across the country that truly embrace the importance of promoting healthy development of our children - from birth to early adulthood."

Communities can learn more about the national search and apply for the award at http://www.americaspromise.org. Applications will be evaluated based on criteria related to America's Promise's five essential promises to young people: caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, effective education and opportunities to help others.

Winners will be selected by a distinguished panel of civic, business and nonprofit leaders and will include a broad cross section of communities, reflecting the rich fabric of America. Communities named to the "100 Best" list will be recognized at a gala celebration in Washington, D.C., in September.

"The '100 Best' campaign will include communities of all types - urban, rural, inner-city, suburban, large and small - from every region of the country," said Marguerite W. Sallee, president and CEO of America's Promise. "This award is less about the past and more about encouraging every community in America to be a great place to grow up."

About America's Promise-The Alliance for Youth: America's Promise is a broad-based Alliance whose members work together to ensure that all young people can realize their full potential.

Alliance partners focus attention and resources to help every child receive the Five Promises essential to success: caring adults who are actively involved in their lives; safe places in which to learn and grow; a healthy start toward adulthood; an effective education that builds marketable skills; and opportunities to help others. Founded by retired General Colin L. Powell, the America's Promise Alliance includes nonprofit, corporate and community groups as well as individuals across the nation. Alma J. Powell currently serves as chair. Among the founding partners are the Corporation for National and Community Service, Points of Light Foundation, The United Way of America, Communities in Schools and MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership.

America's Promise grew out of the Presidents' Summit for America's Future in 1997, where Presidents Bush, Carter, Clinton and Ford, with Nancy Reagan representing President Reagan, challenged the country to make children and youth a national priority. President George W. Bush affirmed his commitment in 2001.

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[FrenchieCat]

1. Yes Powell will try to RESTORE his legacy....

that he tarnished badly by lying for the Bush Administration in the U.N to the world.


I think that it will take more than this work to rehabilitate his name.

[salin]

2. He started this Org in the 90s after he retired from the Military