Bringing Promise to Washington, D.C.

DCPNI has already made great strides during its planning process in engaging residents, developing comprehensive plans, bringing together organizations and resources, and laying the groundwork for a sustainable initiative. Its long-term success will depend on the ability of its leadership to build on these achievements and successfully implement its core solutions.

Being a Promise Neighborhood planning grantee meant that DCPNI was obligated to follow the Department of Education’s guidelines while integrating them with its grassroots efforts. For instance, the guidelines required that the initiative collect information on healthy foods and obesity, while residents believed that mental health and safety were the priority.