Evansville Promise Neighborhood to Host Three National Organizations at University of Evansville
Evansville, Ind. (04/22/2026) — The Evansville Promise Neighborhood (EPN) will welcome representatives from three national organizations to the University of Evansville (UE) campus as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community collaboration, capacity building, and sustainability.
The William Julius Wilson Institute at Harlem Children's Zone will visit Evansville to tour the Promise Neighborhood and engage with local partners. The visit will provide an opportunity to highlight EPN's place-based approach and explore opportunities for continued collaboration and shared learning.
In addition, leaders from StriveTogether will participate in an Evansville Promise Neighborhood sustainability convening, contributing to discussions focused on long-term impact and partnership alignment across the community. Representatives from Toyota North America will also be attending and will be contributing to conversations focused on workforce development and community investment.
"These visits underscore the importance of national and local partnerships in building a stronger, more connected community," said Derek McKillop, Director of the Evansville Promise Neighborhood. "We are proud to showcase the collective work happening across Evansville and to learn from national leaders in this work."
Their visit reflects a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children and families through cross-sector partnerships, and we look forward to welcoming them to Evansville.
For more information, visit evansville.edu/epn.
About Evansville Promise Neighborhood
Evansville Promise Neighborhood (EPN) is an initiative housed at the University of Evansville's Center for Innovation & Change, made possible through funding from the U.S. Department of Education. EPN focuses on building strategic partnerships that unlock resources and create pathways of opportunities for kids, families, and entire communities.
The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences and professional schools in business, engineering, education, and health sciences. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and dynamic campus community of #Changemakers.
Home of the Purple Aces, UE is located in the southwestern region of Indiana and offers over 75 majors, 17 Division I sports, and a unique study abroad experience at Harlaxton, the University's very own Victorian manor located in the countryside of England. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.
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