Positive People prepares pals for participation in productive projects.  The statistics are grim; More than 1/3 of children are born outside of marriage.  34% of American children live a part from their biological fathers;

Since 1998, PPP, Inc has mentored and tutored at risk youth, ages 5-18, providing positive role models enhancing academic progress, encouraging positive goal setting (and achieving those goals) working toward the development of age appropriate social skills.  PPP also provides parenting skills workshops and information for the parents of our pals.  "It is our desire to assist our students in meeting their needs and letting them know that they have someone who will listen to their concerns," says Fran Kelley, CEO of PPP.

Mrs. Kelley and her team of volunteers work tirelessly to assure that curriculum activities and fun time is meaningful and on point for each child.

"Because the students needs are so great, what we have done is just a drop I the bucket"  Kelley continues, "But with God's help and the help of like-minded community members who truly care for and about at risk youth, we will continue to work with our "pals" to help make their outcome Positive".

Positive People/Pals At a Glance

2007 Work to Date

• Set Goals for 07-08 School Year
• Access each students academic and social needs
• Target work to areas of students needs
• Meet or exceed goals
• Provide scholarships
• Seek appropriate summer programs for "positive pal" participants (eg. Employment, camp, classes, etc..)
• we have provided 4 scholarships for high shcool seniors since  1998

Goals for Summer 08

• Educational overnight trip for "positive pal" participants
• Fun, overnight trip for "positive pal" participants
• Targeted workbooks for Summer
• Postage for biweekly newsletter for participants

Needs for Program

• Volunteer tutors
• Guest speakers
• Email/Pen Pals for youth
• Refreshments for weekly sessions