Yonkers Partners In Education

Of the 25,000 public school students in Yonkers, 73% live at or below the poverty line.
Many live in homes where significant obstacles limit their dreams.

We Can Change That

Our Mission

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College Planning at the Click of a Mouse With college application deadlines rapidly approaching, more than 7,000 Yonkers high school students now have access to the same college planning tools as their peers in surrounding high wealth districts thanks to the continued support of the JP Morgan Chase Foundation. Students and educators are using Naviance software, the gold standard in post secondary planning and advising systems. Learn more »
Annual Gala Glitters During A Night of 25,000 Stars Celebrity Chef Peter X. Kelly Debuts Signature Dessert The highlight of the fall season brought together YPIE’s leadership, visionaries, benefactors, sponsors, educators, parents and community in celebration of the Yonkers public school students who are our inspiration. More than 420 people attended the gala which honored Ed Sheeran, President of Palmer Economic Development Inc. in Yonkers and featured a gourmet dinner prepared by celebrity chef Peter Kelly of the famed restaurant X20. Mr. Kelly also premiered “Tien of Three Chocolates,” a signature dessert created expressly for YPIE. Net proceeds from the evening support YPIE's mission to ensure that all children who attend the Yonkers Public Schools have access to a quality education that prepares them for high school graduation, college, work, and success in life. Learn more »
Lincoln High School College Center Celebrates Grand Opening After opening part-time last spring, the College Center at Lincoln High School officially welcomed students to a central hub of opportunity with a ribbon cutting ceremony September 22, 2009. Entergy’s investment in the future of Yonkers public school students made the Center possible. Learn more »
YPIE Launches Online Database of Educational Resources for Yonkers Youth Have you ever wondered what kinds of educational programs are available after school, or where to find SAT tutoring help, or whether Yonkers has theater programs for kids? With financial support from the Westchester Community Foundation, YPIE has worked with community organizations throughout Yonkers and beyond to create a database of educational programs and resources available to Yonkers families. If you know a community organization who is offering a program that should be included in the database, refer them to our web site so they can register their organizational and program information right here. Check it out and invite your friends and colleagues to participate !		View Database
Volunteer Spotlight Patty Schumann and Dave Steck are spirited examples of the commitment YPIE supporters have to ensuring Yonkers is a great place to live, work and raise a family. They are tireless in their effort to build connections between the community and the education of its children. Learn more »

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