4 Ways Your Gift Makes an Impact
The Need
Each year in the United States, over 600,000 individuals return home from prison. Only 20% of formerly incarcerated people have a high school diploma, one third have a GED, and less than 4% have a college degree. Without a high school credential, unemployment rates among formerly incarcerated people range from 25% to 60%.
The PGP works to disrupt this cycle by helping incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people obtain a high school or other credential and prepare for postsecondary success. We offer the largest national-scale tutoring program in the country, partnering with top-tier universities, colleges, and community organizations to train volunteers, and serve thousands of students every year. Your donation is critical in helping us advance educational justice reform.
Your Impact
We believe that everyone deserves a chance. That’s why we’re working tirelessly to reach more students and volunteers in new states and regions every year. Your donation will help us:
1. Provide 1:1 tutoring and educational materials to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students: This year our programs grew by 18%. That means we’re serving more students and creating opportunities for more volunteers, and always at no cost to students!
2. Train new volunteers: We’re training the next generation of thought leaders to create a more just society. Every PGP volunteer completes 10 hours of high-quality training during which they acquire essential skills to support students at all stages of their educational journey, as well as learn about ways we can bring greater equity to our justice system.
3. Launch new programs that meet students where they are: Your support enables us to develop new programs for students seeking to learn in Spanish, support with digital skills and literacy, and pursue career and technical education.
4. Bring hope and dignity to students, volunteers, and their families: In the words of Sharmaine, a PGP student: “When I passed the test, I literally cried … I really didn't think I could do it. But when it manifested itself in a passing grade, the weight of the world came off my shoulders.”
Double Your Impact: Your Donation May be Eligible for an Employer Match!
Did you know that 26 million people work for companies with matching gift programs? Employer matching gift programs allow you to team up with your employer to combine your donation to the Petey Greene Program with your employee benefit to make a greater impact. If your employer matches your gift, your donation can be doubled or even tripled! Click here to learn how to double your impact this year!