Causes: Philanthropy, Public Foundations

Mission: The Pittsburgh Promise promotes high educational aspirations among urban youth, funds scholarships for post-secondary access, and fuels a prepared and diverse regional workforce.

Results: ~ 10,760 students have received up to $20,000 for post-secondary education in college, trade or technical school~ 3,973 of those students have graduated from their program~ $162.5 million has been issued in scholarships~ Graduation rates in the Pittsburgh Public Schools have increased from 68% to 82% since the inception of The Pittsburgh Promise~ College retention rate (years 1-2) of Promise scholars: 76%~ Promise Scholars are earning their Bachelor's degrees at rates which are comparable to or higher than the rest of their peers across the county, depending on the type of institution they attend.

Geographic areas served: the Pittsburgh region

Programs: We envision a future where all urban youth are equipped to reach post-secondary success, our public schools serve all children excellently, our city is flourishing in all of its neighborhoods, and our workforce is widely diverse and highly skilled to advance a region that is good and just for all.