Tempe ranksTop 100 Communities for Young People

Tempe received the 100 Best honor, in part, because of their many successful programs that are supported by the entire community. Outstanding features of the Tempe community include: the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission; the Kid Zone Enrichment Program, which provides enriching places and activities for young people during out-of-school time; The Pappas School for Homeless Children, which provides education, clothing and food to children in need; and the Youth Health Center, a clinic available to young people at no cost.

America's Promise is a broad-based alliance whose members work together to ensure the well-being of children and youth. 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, following the Presidents' Summit for America's Future in 1997, 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. 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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