Courtney Smith: Ordinary people, extraordinary change

Meet Courtney Smith, a high school junior who donated her Sweet 16 Birthday to Pencils of Promise. She’s halfway to her goal of building a full school with PoP!

Nikki Askenas: Creativity for a cause

Meet Nikki, a HS student who donates a portion of the proceeds…

Ali Evans: From Boston to NYC, this marathoner has heart (and speed!)

Meet Ali Evans, a member of our amazing 2015 NYC Marathon team who is running 26.2 miles to provide education to kids across the world.

Northern Highlands Regional High School: Using pocket change for big impact

Meet James Geraghty, a…

Joel Runyon: The 777 project

Meet Joel Runyon, a blogger, fitness expert and believer in all things possible, who is campaigning to build seven (7!) PoP schools.

Debbie & Galia: Entangled for Education

Meet Debbie Bennett and Galia Goya, who joined together to…

Friends Academy: One school is just the beginning

Meet Devon McCann, an upcoming high school graduate of Friends Academy, PoP Club leader and current intern at PoP’s New York City office.

Crone Middle School: The power of community

Allan Davenport, Principal of Crone Middle School, rallied…

Niamh Argyle: You can steer yourself any direction you choose

Meet Niamh Argyle, a high school student who is bikeriding across the U.S. this summer to raise money for PoP.

Gabby Bernstein: Campaigning for what I believe in

Best-selling author, spiritual activist and blogger…