Promise Project

Join us for our annual cocktail celebration for a fun evening benefiting Promise Project this Tuesday!

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Today, your contribution will be matched by a generous donor - making your gift go that much further.

With your help, Promise Project will continue to provide underserved children with learning disabilities the tools they need to thrive in school and in life. Our team empowers parents so they understand their child’s learning needs and feel confident taking part in their child’s education.

Our work is only possible because of you. Every gift goes directly towards the salaries for our specially trained clinicians and coordinators at the Promise Program.

Whether you give $25 or $2,500, your gift makes a real difference. Double your impact today!

Together, we can make this our most successful ever!

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Yesterday we took part in 2nd Annual NeuroEquity Research Collaborative Symposium

Education Coordination has been part of our model from the get go. We know that every family deserves access to an advocate who can help them turn evaluation recommendations into real services.

This year, we are helping to fund research to assess the effectiveness of the Promise model so that other organizations can incorporate our gold standard process and ensure more families get the support they need.

Former Promise Project Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Enitan Marcelle, is conducting a study to investigate exactly how and why Education Coordination works. Dr. Marcelle’s findings will determine which strategies work best and where barriers remain so that we can continue improving our own model while also providing a roadmap for schools, clinics, and policymakers interested in replicating and scaling similar programs.

This study is being funded through Understood.org’s NeuroEquity Research Collaborative, where Promise is proud to serve as a founding member. Together, we are working to ensure that children from all backgrounds have equal access to the support and advocacy they deserve.

Please join us so that we can continue to make a real difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities and their families.

Our Early Promise initiative has always focused on identifying children at risk for learning disabilities as early as possible, before they fall too far behind in school. This year, we’ve taken our mission to the next level with the launch of our Train-The-Trainer model – creating new literacy leaders and building a network of in-school experts who can sustain and expand our work.

Early Promise is a scalable model that provides customized training to school staff so they can better identify and understand dyslexia, deepen their knowledge of the reading brain, and implement our proprietary Early Promise Intervention Connect (EPIC) assessment.

Train-the-Trainer teaches educators how to recognize and respond to dyslexia and reading difficulties in kindergarten classrooms, and gives them the tools to teach these crucial skills to their colleagues.

Active in 20 schools across all five boroughs, Early Promise now reaches more than 1,000 students in over 50 classrooms. Our work spans both general and special education settings, guaranteeing that children receive consistent, accurate identification and support no matter which program they’re in.

Train-The-Trainer cements these skills in the school system, leading to better outcomes not just for individual classrooms, but for entire school communities.

Together, we can continue to make a real difference in the lives of these young learners.

A learning disability doesn’t just affect how a child performs in school, it can also deeply impact their emotional well-being. Students who struggle to read or keep up with peers often experience anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Parents, too, can feel overwhelmed, helpless, and unsure how to help their child.

A Promise neuropsychological evaluation does more than identify learning disabilities, it provides a roadmap for hope. By uncovering the root causes of a child’s struggles, we give families clarity, a plan for moving forward, and peace of mind. This holistic approach ensures we’re not missing underlying factors that may contribute to both learning and mental health challenges.

At Promise, the feedback session after a child’s evaluation is where transformation begins. Our specially trained Education Coordinators sit with families to explain the results in clear, compassionate language, breaking down complex reports, outlining both the child’s strengths and the supports they need to succeed in school, and beyond.

We see time and again that when a child’s learning needs are addressed, their emotional health improves as well. Almost every day, our team hears from parents that finally knowing how to understand their child lifts an enormous burden and benefits the entire family.

Please join us so that we can continue to make a real difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities.

Have you checked out our 2025 Beautiful Promise Auction yet? Start bidding today!

Our signature silent auction is now live — and will remain open through Tuesday night - so start bidding today!

Be sure to bring your fully-charged smartphone to the event to bid on our fabulous items.

Beautiful Promise is our most important fundraiser of the year supporting the incredible work of Promise Project. Together, we can make lasting change for underserved children with learning disabilities