Men on a Mission – The Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation
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Men On a Mission

A Leadership Giving Circle of the Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation

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Leading Change. Expanding Opportunity. Building Futures.

Educational success builds stronger families, a more capable workforce, and a more vibrant community. Join business and community leaders for an invitation-only afternoon as we launch Men on a Mission, a leadership giving circle dedicated to transforming educational outcomes for South St. Petersburg students.

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of scholars who attended a full 12 months in 2025–26 were reading at grade level by July 2026, up from 32% in August 2025.
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of Summer 2026 scholars avoided summer learning loss.

Results That Matter

Based on i-Ready pre- and post-assessment scores, SPPF has proven successful in helping students avoid the summer slide and closing the gap in reading achievement.
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“We are forever grateful to the Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation for all of the work they have done with our son this year. He has gone from reading at a pre‑Kindergarten to a second‑grade level with their help in tutoring.”

— Parent of an SPPF 2nd-Grade M.A.S.T.R. Kids Scholar

More Than a Donation. A Mission

Strong communities are built by leaders who invest in the next generation.

Men on a Mission

Men on a Mission brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders committed to changing the trajectory of young lives in South St. Petersburg through investment, advocacy, and meaningful connections. When men show up as visible champions for learning, students see what’s possible for their own futures.

Founding Members Commit To:

  • Invest: A gift of $1,000 annually for three years. Gifts are tax-deductible, and monthly giving is available.
  • Advocate: Champion the mission and results of the Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation among fellow leaders.
  • Connect: Open doors to people, resources, and partnerships that help SPPF reach more students.

Founding Members Receive: Annual site visit and impact briefing | Recognition as a Founding Member | A vote on how funds are invested.

Our Goal: 50 founding members. $150,000 invested in South St. Petersburg students over three years.
Together, we can help every scholar read, learn, and lead.

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Founding membership closes March 31, 2027.

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Questions? Pam Williams • pamela.williams@sppf.org • 727-615-8004