Our mission is to create a sustainable network of caring adults to connect and engage community resources that remove barriers to learning so all children can achieve success through education.
Our vision is for every child in our community to receive a quality education that prepares them to achieve personal success and contribute to the success of their communities.
Promise Councils are committed to supporting students based on three key areas identified by local teachers and staff:
Our vision of the future is for every child in our community to receive a quality education that prepares them to achieve personal success and contribute to the success of their communities.
Presently, we have 23 Promise Council Schools in three school districts:
Bloomington Public Schools District 87
McLean County Unit District No. 5
Olympia CU School District 16
Promise Council was established in 2009 to address the declining high school graduation rates in Bloomington-Normal by removing barriers to eduction. The idea to form a Promise Council originated from State Farm®’s relationship with America’s Promise Alliance – a foundation established by General Colin Powell with the support and under the direction of America's (then) five living Presidents. Promise Council is our local response to America’s Promise Alliance’s call to help give all children Five Promises: Caring adult relationships, healthy childhoods, safe surroundings, effective education and opportunities to serve others. APA's research shows that when at least four of the five promises are met, young people are more likely to succeed academically, socially and civically. Source: America’s Promise Alliance
Promise Council Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
