The Pittsburgh
Promise
Making an
IMPACT
Days of Service May 31-June 1, 2012
The Pittsburgh Promise Day of Service was a tremendous success thanks to the hard work of volunteers. Hundreds of Promise ready students and current Promise recipients rallied together in projects across Pittsburgh to make a difference in their communities! During the Pittsburgh Promise Day of Service there was huge sense of community across the board for volunteers. Student volunteers participated in a variety of projects impacting many different social issues including hunger, environment, education, community cleanliness, healthcare, and more. Not only were volunteers educated about these social issues, but they also engaged in hands-on meaningful service that impacted many. Volunteers also had the opportunity to reflect on their service and how as young people they are difference makers. The Youth Engaged in Service (YES) program at Pittsburgh Cares teamed up with The Pittsburgh Promise to organize service activities for the young leaders. The day was designed to have youth develop and practice leadership skills as a decision maker, role model, advocate and volunteer. Pittsburgh Cares in partnership with The Pittsburgh Promise lead over 700 volunteers in 22 different projects. Pittsburgh Promise students and staff joined together to invest in the community that is investing in them.
“The men working with the students were great and really made the work fun for the students. Also, one of the students caught a chicken. ”
Promise Students
ARE MAKING AN
LET US SHOW YOU HOW
IMPACT.
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CO
NTEN
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INTRODUCTION 2
SURVEY RESULTS
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PHOTOS 6
BY THE NUMBERS 5
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87% of volunteers believed that their projects had a
positive impact on the community.
82% of volunteers felt that the projects gave them a
personal sense of accomplishment.
87% of volunteers felt that the projects were well
organized.
90% of volunteers felt that the host non-profits were well
equipped to handle volunteers.
90% of volunteers felt that the non-profits were
supportive during the projects.
87% of volunteers felt that the work they contributed
helped the non-profits.
71% of volunteers that participated felt a stronger
connection to the Pittsburgh Promise as a result of their participation.
74% of volunteers have a stronger sense of pride in the
Pittsburgh Promise as a result of participating in the project.
80% of volunteers feel that the Pittsburgh Promise cares
about the community.
Survey Says…
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And The
by the NUMBERS…
712
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VOLUNTEERS
Agencies
22 Service Projects Completed
Served
23
Volunteer
Leaders
2,940 Service Hours
Logged
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“I enjoyed being
able to help the
children. We
were able to
provide them
with things that
they don’t
have.”
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“Just helping out for
a cause felt great. I
didn’t expect that. I
am glad I did it.”
“I loved working
with the kids and
seeing them be
so involved and
focused - it was
wonderful!”
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A Note from Holly
I send a sincere and BIG THANK YOU for outreaching to Pittsburgh Cares to help coordinate the Pittsburgh Promise Days of Service! I don’t think that we could have asked for a better two days in regards to youth engagement, the weather, projects, teacher participation, and your support! It was so good to see all of the students who showed up, gave back, and had a great time volunteering! I appreciate your partnership in making Pittsburgh a better place to live, work, and play as well as helping to provide a day of meaningful service throughout the city for Pittsburgh’s next generation of leaders. I’m hopeful that the day was inspiring to everyone and the experiences will light a flame in all of the student’s bellies to become more actively engaged in their communities.” ~Holly McGraw, Director of Youth Programs
“We enjoyed the students and the 2 teachers who came with them from Obama. They were such a delight, hard working and committed to the day. They finished all the task we had for them in helping us to get ready for our summer session. Thank you again.” ~Ayisha, Hill Dance Academy Theatre “Thank you again for allowing World Vision to be a part of the Pittsburgh Promise event. We are so grateful for the great partnership with Pittsburgh Cares.We had a great group from Langley on Thursday. The teachers were great, very much on top of things and involved with the work and supervising their students.” ~Laura, World Vision “I think it was a good group over all. The students planted over 50 trees and removed alot of invasive plants. I think the students enjoyed the experience and we should try to have them again next year.” ~Brian, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden “You did a great job coordinating this event and the volunteer leader was a wonderful addition to day’s activities. YMWAHA really enjoyed the students and looks forward to participating in future Pittsburgh Cares projects.” ~Pamela, Young Men and Women’s African Heritage Association “The UPrep group did a great job! A few of the students were real dynamos with a lot of energy.” ~Lynn, Holy Family Institute “It was a true pleasure to host this group.” ~Shelia, Glade Run
Statements from our Partners
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Report created by:
Holly M. McGraw Pittsburgh Cares 3505 Butler Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201
412.471.2114 | www.pittsburghcares.org
Amanda Hope [email protected] Executive Director
Bobby Moore [email protected] Manager of Operations & Agency Relations
Holly McGraw [email protected] Director of Youth Programs
Justin Portis [email protected] Youth Engaged in Service Coordinator
Nina Zappa [email protected] Youth Engaged in Service Coordinator
Amanda Trocki [email protected] Corporate Programs Coordinator
Vivian Croft [email protected] Corporate Programs Coordinator
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