Meet Our Incredible Network

Chula Vista + San Diego Promise Neighborhood

San Diego

Chula Vista/San Diego (CV/SD) Promise Neighborhood is a collaborative initiative led by SBCS to create a thriving community where every child and family can succeed. Through a comprehensive network of resources, CV/SD Promise addresses critical needs in education, health, employment, and family support. By uniting local schools, nonprofits, businesses, and community members, CV/SD Promise provides wraparound services to empower individuals and transform neighborhoods. The initiative aims to break cycles of poverty and enhance quality of life, ensuring that every family has access to the tools and support needed to achieve lasting success.

  • Served 49,819 Adults & 5,170 Children over a two-year period.

    • Achieved a 15% gain in average daily attendance rates for K-12 students

    • Saw a 15% decrease in chronic absenteeism

    • Improved kindergarten readiness 100% since 2023

  • CV/SD’s comprehensive trust-based model strengthens rapid response capabilities in crisis, including immigration needs

Source: CA Promise Neighborhood Network's 2024 CDSS report

Corning Promise Neighborhood

Tehama County

The Corning Promise Neighborhood (CPN) is a community-driven initiative dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children and families in Corning, California. Rooted in the Indigenous concept of interrelatedness, CPN collaborates with local partners to build a continuum of cradle-to-college and career solutions. By focusing on education, health, and community engagement, CPN aims to create sustainable opportunities that empower residents and foster a thriving, interconnected community.

  • Served 4,817 children and 156 adults over a period of 2 years.

  • Secured $3.5 million in additional funding for Career Technical Education Pathway ReDesign in rural high schools.

  • Maintained high school graduation rates above 94% for two consecutive years.

  • Provided 1,960 therapy sessions for K-12 students

Source: CA Promise Neighborhood Network's 2024 CDSS report

Hayward Promise Neighborhood

East Bay Area

The Hayward Promise Neighborhood (HPN) has achieved impressive success through its community-centered approach, driving meaningful improvements in education and community well-being. HPN’s efforts highlight the transformative power of targeted, local interventions, demonstrating real impact in critical areas such as education and food security. Like other California Promise Neighborhoods, HPN is making a lasting difference in the lives of its residents, underscoring the value of coordinated, community-led initiatives to address the unique needs of each neighborhood.

  • 7,375 Adults & 29,212 Children Served over two years.

  • 184% increase in families utilizing HPN food services, resulting in in a 19% drop info insecurity in the served area.

  • 5% increase in students’ average daily attendance. Resulting in stronger student achievement.

  • Decrease in student absenteeism from 52.6% in 2023 to 23.% in 2024

  • The Promise Summer of Math Project at Cal State East Bay engaged 36 students in grades 7-11. This interactive program fosters collaboration, allowing participants to enhance their math skills and confidence through hands-on activities and expert guidance. It aims to inspire a passion for math and prepare students for academic success.

Source: CA Promise Neighborhood Network's 2024 CDSS report

Mission Promise Neighborhood

San Francisco Bay Area

The Mission Promise Neighborhood (MPN) has nine public schools and additional early learning centers in a predominantly Latino, low-income area of San Francisco. The initiative has been a cornerstone of community support for over a decade.

The success of MPN has attracted additional investment, including $9.5 million from various sources such as federal community projects, the City of San Francisco, and private foundations. These additional investments demonstrate why Promise Neighborhoods are credible and impactful.

  • Served 15,970 adults & 17,855 children two-year period.

    • Increased kindergarten readiness by 9%

    • Reduced chronic absences by 10%

    • Maintained a steady high school graduation rate of 83% despite the pandemic

    • College student attendance among MPN students is 88% (up from 62% since the initiative’s inception.)

  • Place 23 families in affordable permanent housing.

Source: CA Promise Neighborhood Network's 2024 CDSS report