Purpose:
Meridian’s Promise is a local coalition of Meridian businesses, organizations, and individuals dedicated to building the character and competence of our community’s youth by fulfilling each Meridian child’s need for the Five Promises set forth by America’s Promise -- The National Alliance for Youth:
1. Caring Adults with which they have ongoing supportive relationships
2. Safe Places with structured activities during non-school hours
3. A Healthy Start and future
4. Marketable Skills through effective education
5. Opportunities to Give Back through community service
These Five Promises contain the seeds for national and movements capable of advancing the health and well-being of our next generation. But, we all must take responsibility and get involved. Together we can make Meridian a community where youngsters are accepted, connected and respected.
Programs, Projects & Events:
Each year, Meridian's Promise organizes and/or supports a variety of community events which help fulfill the Five Promises to Youth. These events are: Free Family Fishing Day, Kids Day America, Youth Job & Volunteer Fairs, Meridian Classic Kids Fun Run, Old Town Community Clean Up, and Business Supporting Youth Awards
Membership:
Members of Meridian’s Promise are called “Promise Partners.” Promise Partners can be individuals, businesses, schools, churches, civic organizations, non-profit agencies, youth groups, government entities, or any other group or individual committed to directly or indirectly helping fulfill one or more of Meridian's Five Promises to Youth. All can play important roles in helping Meridian kids succeed and make good choices.
As one of Meridian’s Promise Partners, you would:
- Be committed to fulfilling one or more of the Five Promises.
- Support local youth enrichment activities and events.
- Promote Meridian’s Promise to others.
- Take a stand on issues important to youth.
- Set goals and measure your progress.
- Make your organization kid-safe & family-friendly.
List of Current Meridian's Promise Partners
How to Join:
New members need to complete a membership application form which can be found in this information packet.. Simply complete and submit your application form and mail it along with a $50 annual membership fee payable to the City of Meridian to the Meridian Mayor’s Office located at 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642. You will then be contacted to arrange a time to for your red wagon and plaque presentation.
Meeting Schedule:
The executive board of Meridian’s Promise meets monthly on the first Wednesday of each month (excluding July and major holidays), at 4:00 p.m., at the Idaho Department of Labor’s Meridian Office located at 205 E. Watertower Lane.
Meeting Agendas: (click to view)
June 2009
July 2009
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
November 209
December 2009
Meeting Minutes: (click to view)
June 2009
July 2009
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
November 209
December 2009
For Additional Information:
To learn more about Meridian’s Promise, contact Shelly Houston in the Meridian Mayor’s Office at (208) 489-0531 or via e-mail at: shouston@meridiancity.org.