The Petey Greene Program
The Petey Greene Program is a nonprofit organization that supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals through volunteer tutoring, operating across multiple states and having tutored over 18,000 students.
Services
The Petey Greene Program supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals through volunteer tutoring programs. The organization operates the largest multi-state volunteer tutoring program for this demographic. It also offers a College Bridge Program designed to prepare incarcerated learners for college. Additionally, the program provides justice-oriented leadership development to help volunteers understand the contexts shaping the educational experiences of the students they support.
Volunteer Tutoring Program
The Petey Greene Program runs a comprehensive volunteer tutoring initiative that has tutored over 18,000 students at more than 120 tutoring sites. These sites are located across six states and the District of Columbia. Volunteers are recruited from over 40 partner universities to participate in these efforts, reflecting a broad network dedicated to improving educational outcomes for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals.
College Bridge Program
The College Bridge Program offered by The Petey Greene Program aims to prepare incarcerated learners for the academic challenges of college. This program is a critical component in the organization’s mission to provide high-quality academic programs to incarcerated individuals, ensuring they are ready for higher education and better equipped for successful reintegration into society.
Headquarters and Operational Structure
Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, The Petey Greene Program operates with a team of roughly 25 employees. The majority of the staff work in a hybrid arrangement, allowing them to manage their responsibilities within their respective regions. This decentralized operational model allows the organization to maintain a robust tutoring presence across multiple states and the District of Columbia.
Vision and Mission
The Petey Greene Program envisions a world where all incarcerated people have access to high-quality academic programs. This vision drives their mission to provide high-quality volunteer tutoring to support the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals. Through a combination of dedicated volunteer efforts and focused academic programs, the organization seeks to make a significant impact on the lives of the students they serve.