Prince William County was named one of the nation's top 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise Alliance and ING for the second year in a row.
In a press release from Prince William County Schools, Marguerite W. Kondracke, America’s Promise Alliance president and CEO stated, “Prince William County is especially deserving of this recognition due to their efforts to ensure that their young people graduate high school and go on to lead healthy, productive lives. Prince William County refuses to let the challenges they face determine the future for their young people. Instead, they are helping their youth prosper and become contributing members of society.”
America's Promise Alliance says Prince William County has an 88 percent graduation rate, "well above the national average."
The alliance recognizes many programs in the county for their efforts in the community including: Beat the Odds, Northern Virginia Healthy Kids Coalition, GEAR UP, Parents as Educational Partners, Learn and Serve, Prince William Volunteer Action Center, and the Gang Response and Intervention Team.
A formal announcement of the recognition will take place at noon Wednesday at the Newseum in Washington, DC.
County officials will also receive a $2,500 grant to use for a local program or to celebrate the achievement with an event.
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