Forward Promise: Updates and News
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The latest news and resources about Forward Promise, including updates from Program Officer Maisha Simmons.
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Forward Promise Overview
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Learn about the challenge and unique position of boys and young men of color, and Forward Promise's strategy for the field.
Forward Promise
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A new $9.5 million initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation focused on promoting opportunities for the health and success of middle school- and high school-aged boys and young men of color.
Forward Promise Advisory Committee Members
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Learn about the professional working in the young men of color field who comprise Forward Promise's Advisory Committee
RWJF Joins Major Initiative to Aid Boys and Men of Color
April 16, 2013 | Feature
Foundation Leaders Pledge Action on Issues Facing Boys and Young Men of Color
New Policy Brief and Update on Forward Promise
February 28, 2013 | Story/Issue Brief
A new policy brief provides an overview of findings from a scan conducted by RWJF and CLASP to surface the most pressing issues facing boys and young men of color in the areas of education, health, and employment.
More Than 1,000 Proposals Received & Review is Under Way!
October 24, 2012 | Story
Maisha reflects on the unprecedented response to the 2012 Forward Promise Call for Proposals, one that illustrates momentum across communities to improve the health, education, and employment outcomes of young men of color.
Update: CFP deadline, new partners, and reflection
October 3, 2012 | Story
Momentum continues to build among funders, policy leaders, advocates, and others dedicated to strengthening opportunities for young men of color.
The Call for Proposals is Here!
August 20, 2012 | Story
Maisha announces a new call for proposals under its Forward Promise initiative, a $9.5 million program aimed at improving the health and success of boys and young men of color.
Recap of the Gathering of Leaders: Cultivating Connections & Changing Conversations
July 3, 2012 | Story
Maisha Simmons and Jane Isaacs Lowe recount RWJF's 2012 Gathering of Leaders, which convened philanthropies to discuss how to make the biggest impact in the lives of young men of color, and scale efforts for sustainability.