Peer Power Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Memphis, TN that recruits and trains high-performing college students, known as Success Coaches, to provide tutoring and mentoring services in public school classrooms. Their mission is to inspire and empower youth to take control of their academic success, with a focus on active learning, valuing education, and personal accountability for their futures.
Founded in 2004, Peer Power has successfully implemented its unique student-to-student tutoring concept, known as the Memphis Model, in partnership with Shelby County Schools and the University of Memphis. With over 125 trained Success Coaches, the organization currently serves in 8 public schools in Shelby County, making a significant impact on the academic performance and future prospects of thousands of high school students. Peer Power seeks additional funding and partners to expand its reach and bring its proven model to more students in need.
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