The greatest academic value we have seen is in our average students. They work hard to earn the most improved in the grade award. Our average students have become more aware of their grades and grade point averages and strive to improve their class standings.
William Marshall, Principal - Penn Cambria High School
The mission of The Challenge Program, Inc. is to motivate students to perform well by providing financial incentives for successes they achieve while in school, as well as to build a bridge between high school students and the business community. The program achieves this mission by awarding 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students awards in four categories: Academic Improvement, Attendance, Community Service, and Academic Excellence.
You Can Make a Difference!
From one school in 2003 to 127 schools today, the program is growing tremendously - TCP now operates in 3 states! Please explore our website and learn more about the program and how thousands of students are believing in their abilities, reaching new goals, and achieving even greater success with the support of The Challenge Program.
Tuesday, January 12th 2010 -- Walmart State Giving $51,000 Grant to TCP!
The Challenge Program, Inc. has become partners with the largest retailer in the world, Walmart!
The partnership was made possible through the Walmart Foundation’s Pennsylvania State Giving Program, which awards grants to organizations with a long-lasting, positive impact on communities across the U.S.
Bill Graham, Chambersburg Walmart Store Manager and council member for the Walmart Foundation, said The Challenge Program, Inc. “represents exactly what Walmart tries to support in education and workforce development.”
The $51,000 grant will benefit more than 200 students in 16 high schools participating in The Challenge Program, Inc. They are: Bedford County--Chestnut Ridge High School; Blair County--Central-Spring Cove High School, Claysburg-Kimmel High School, Williamsburg Community High School; Cambria County--Conemaugh Valley High School, Ferndale High School, Glendale High School, Greater Johnstown High School; Clearfield County--Harmony Area High School; Franklin County--Franklin County Career and Technology Center; Indiana County--Indiana Area High School, Blairsville High School, Penns Manor High School, Purchase Line High School; Somerset County--Johnstown Christian School,Rockwood Area Jr./Sr. High School.
The grant was presented to Daniel T. Perkins, The Challenge Program, Inc. Founder and Chairman of the Board, in front of students, school district representatives, and local officials during a check presentation ceremony held at Conemaugh Valley Senior High School in Johnstown on December 16, 2009.
We are sincerely grateful for the generosity of the Walmart Foundation and their understanding of the importance of The Challenge Program, Inc.’s direct contribution to local economic and workforce development.
Help The Challenge Program, Inc. (TCP) raise money without opening your wallet! Goodsearch.com donates a penny to registered nonprofits for every search made in their name. The funds come from advertisers, not from added fees or hidden costs, meaning you won’t spend a penny of your own!
Use the search bar above (powered by GoodSearch) to help TCP raise money.
There’s more! You can search for us even after you’ve left our homepage. Just go to goodsearch.com, type in Challenge Program in the box below the Who Do You GoodSearch For? Then click the yellow button that says VERIFY and start searching!
The greatest academic value we have seen is in our average students. They work hard to earn the most improved in the grade award. Our average students have become more aware of their grades and grade point averages and strive to improve their class standings.
