Our Purpose: Preparing a New Generation of Leaders

SPPF exists to change the trajectory of south St. Pete by preparing a new generation of community residents and leaders. We are committed to ensuring community scholars have access to the resources they need to achieve and perform as future leaders. We are preparing scholars to be secure in their ability to compete within careers that provide an opportunity for self-fulfillment and the earning power to sustain their families. We are not alone in creating this equity. Our timing is perfect as new leadership within our school district is committed and making concerted efforts toward systemic change. There is also a broad push by area funders to address literacy concerns and there is growing awareness among parents and community advocates about the specifics of what’s needed to drive improvements for our children. In the immortal words of Sam Cooke “change gonna come!”