The stories behind The Foundation
In this section, we share a few of our favorite news stories and information as we partner with you to advance literacy and close the achievement gap for children in at-risk communities all around the world.
Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation’s High School M.A.S.T.R. Plan Program helps youths succeed
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to closing the achievement gap for students living in South St. Pete. They offer after-school programs for children and teens of all ages, and over the summer months, one of their programs focuses on middle and high school students — the High
St. Pete after-school program inspires curiosity and love of learning in its students
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Inspire curiosity and love learning – those are the concepts behind an after-school class for kids in St. Petersburg. But, what makes this program unique is the family who started it. It’s a classroom that seems more like a game show than a STEM class for students. The game show-like atmosphere is part of
New York Life Foundation grants $1.8 million to out-of-school-time programs focused on helping middle school students transition successfully to 9th grade.
New York Life | July 23, 2024 The New York Life Foundation and the Afterschool Alliance today announced $1.8 million in new grants to 40 afterschool, summer, and expanded learning programs serving disadvantaged middle school youth. The funds will go to organizations across the United States. These latest grants bring the total of New York
Nonprofit foundation helps south St. Pete students close achievement gap
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Pinellas County nonprofit is determined to close the achievement gap for underserved students in south St. Petersburg, and their work doesn’t stop over the summer. The Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation offers the M.A.S.T.R. kids program while school is out to help prevent what’s known as the “summer slide.”
