Birmingham Promise has received a $10 million grant from PNC Foundation to promote postsecondary success for City of Birmingham school graduates. The grant is the largest of its kind for Birmingham Promise since it was created in 2019 with the mission and vision to...
Damiuna Dawson graduated in the Top 10% at Carver High School, where she also served as president of her senior class and president of the National Honor Society. Soon, she will become the first in her family to graduate from a four-year university. Just as exciting,...
As a young student at Parker High School, LaDarius Smaw did not have a plan for the future. “I didn’t know what I was going to do after graduation,” said Smaw, who grew up in Ensley. “I didn’t think I was going to college.” But when a school counselor shared details...
‘Thanks to Jacksonville State for highlighting its first Birmingham Promise graduate! Ashia Hudson graduated Dec. 15 with a degree in social work. Congratulations, Ashia! Read more of her story at...
Birmingham Promise teamed up recently with City Club Birmingham for the second annual “Night of Promise” to raise money for scholarships and internships for students in Birmingham City Schools. The event was a great success, and Birmingham Promise is especially...