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Peer Power Quick Facts
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College Students Employed by Peer Power
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College Graduation Rate
About Our Organization
Peer Power’s mission is to inspire and empower youth to take control of their academic success.
Our History
Peer Power introduced the Memphis Model in partnership with Shelby County Schools, the largest school district in Tennessee and the University of Memphis, the 25,000+ student urban institution in Memphis, TN. The program employs over 125 University of Memphis “Success Coaches” who are trained to tutor and mentor students in classrooms during the school day. This unique model strives to place two Success Coaches in every high school level Math, Science, English and U.S. History course tested by the State of Tennessee. Peer Power currently serves in 8 public schools in Shelby County.
Peer Power is making progress now by placing students in leadership roles that prepare them for lifetimes of success. Now that we know the model works, we see a terrific opportunity for bringing it to more students in more schools, which will require additional funding from a greater range of sources. Peer Power seeks partners who are passionate about changing the lives of children today.
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Your Support is Needed
Most importantly, Peer Power is scalable and replicable. With the commitment of the administration, faculty, and students, the program can be adapted to fit practically any existing public school in communities of any size – as long as funds are available to support it.
Your gift matters.
The average annual cost of successfully running Peer Power in a single school for a full year is $750 per student based on a school of 1000 students. The current annual budget for the program is approaching $3,200,000, which includes payments to tutors and regular third-party evaluations to ensure our program’s effectiveness. The program’s administrative and overhead costs are entirely covered by our existing contributions. Your support will go where it can make the most difference – directly to our scholars and tutors. New contributions will accelerate the progress we have been making over the past 16 years while improving the academic performance of many more young people in more schools.
If you would like to make a financial contribution, you can donate online or mail your check to:
Peer Power Foundation
Attention: Annual Fund
P.O. Box 111249
Memphis, TN 38111
Testimonials
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Our News & Announcements
After a family tragedy, a mentor stepped in to rescue a high school scholar
MALCOM RAWLS | THE DAILY MEMPHIAN As an East High School student almost 20 years ago, I can recall how much I enjoyed helping friends and classmates work through their senior projects, finals prep and essays. I felt such joy in seeing others, whom I connected with...
Creative writing contest offers Shelby County Schools students cash prizes and self-expression
COLE BRADLEY | HIGH GROUND NEWS Peer Power is hosting a creative writing contest with cash prizes for Shelby County Schools students in the ninth through twelfth grades during the 2019-20 school year. It asks students to speak to issues surrounding themes like the...
Nonprofit helping JCPS students study for the ACT
DAVID GUILDFORD | SPECTRUM NEWS KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, KY — Students and teachers are adjusting to new types of learning right now, but standardized tests like the ACT and SAT are still required by universities — even if test dates have been moved. Jefferson County...
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Peer Power Foundation
850 Ridge Lake Blvd Suite One, Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 734-4311