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BE A PART OF WATERBURY PROMISE

We need your help to transform our city and transform lives. Waterbury Promise belongs to all of us.
There are many additional ways you can be a part of Waterbury Promise.

Organize and host a Promise gathering

Become a Promise Scholar mentor

Offer internships for students

Connect us with support services

Volunteer in our office

Donate to Waterbury Promise

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"Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress in every society, in every family.”

- KOFI ANNAN

ADOPT-A-SCHOLAR

Minimum $5,000 per year for 4 years

Your donation fulfills the promise for ONE WATERBURY PROMISE SCHOLAR. Nothing could be more personal or more life changing.

ADOPT-A-SCHOOL

Minimum $25,000 per year for 4 years

Your donation supports all Promise Scholars at one of the WPS high schools, Kaynor, or Holy Cross. We connect you personally with the school, principal, teachers, and most importantly, the Promise Scholars and future Promise Scholars. We'll help match your philanthropic vision with the right high school.

PROMISE CHAMPIONS

Become a Corporate Champion

We are excited and prepared to talk to all businesses about philanthropic partnership opportunities. Consider making a leadership investment in Waterbury Promise.

UNDERWRITE PROMISE MENTORS

Help Us Build Strong Mentorships

Developing a thoughtful, impactful, and mutually rewarding mentor program is one of our foremost priorities. We know, and the data shows, that deep relationships with supportive adults and peers is often the key to college completion.

MATCHING GIFTS

Multiply The Promise

This can be a powerful incentive for others to give to Waterbury Promise. Matching gift programs can double or triple the amount of support.

GET INVOLVED

MENTORS CHANGE LIVES

BECOME A MENTOR

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We're here to help you find the best fit.

“Education is not just another issue. It is the most powerful force in accelerating economic growth, reducing poverty and lifting middle class living standards.”
–David Leonhardt, NYTimes

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