About Green Beret Project

Our Mission

The Green Beret Project empowers youth through dynamic, community-based programs that foster leadership, academic success, critical thinking, and personal growth.

Our Vision

That all youth in underserved communities throughout America will be given the opportunity to live flourishing lives of personal responsibility and leadership.

Our Core

Values

Youth Empowerment

We are committed to empowering youth to become adult leaders through comprehensive support and mentorship.

Community Engagement

We actively engage with local communities to build strong, supportive networks that foster youth development and community improvement.

Holistic Development

We provide holistic support that addresses the academic, emotional, and socio-economic needs of our youth, ensuring their overall well-being and success.

The name Green Beret Project comes from the process used by Green Berets to accomplish each mission "by, with, and through" partnerships and the empowerment of like-minded individuals and groups within communities. This approach, known as force multiplication, focuses on building up communities through collaboration and empowerment.

Unlike traditional military missions, our mission is not against foreign adversaries, but for the benefit of the communities we serve, by creating safe spaces and opportunities for young people to grow, learn, and thrive.

Building Strong Foundations Through Community Partnerships

Our Programs: Empowering Youth to Lead

At Green Beret Project, we focus on five core tenets that guide all of our programs, providing youth in underserved communities with a comprehensive path to success and leadership. Each tenet serves as a building block to help them grow into confident, responsible leaders in their communities. By focusing on these five tenets, we prepare youth in underserved communities to succeed both personally and professionally. Green Beret Project equips them with the tools to not only overcome today’s challenges but also become tomorrow’s community leaders.

  • Physical health and mental resilience are foundational to success. Through structured fitness programs like Jiu-Jitsu and CrossFit, and guidance on healthy eating, we actively teach youth the importance of maintaining both body and mind.

  • We provide academic support and free tutoring to help youth succeed in school. By focusing on both short-term academic achievement and long-term educational goals, we consistently help them stay on track for graduation and higher education.

  • Developing essential life skills prepares youth for independence. From financial literacy and conflict resolution to time management, we directly equip participants with the skills they need to confidently face life’s challenges.

  • We teach the value of giving back by involving participants in meaningful community service. Through regular service projects, youth learn responsibility, teamwork, and empathy, becoming active contributors to the betterment of their neighborhoods.

  • Through job readiness training and hands-on vocational opportunities, we empower youth to earn income and build their futures. Whether through vocational training or entrepreneurship, participants learn the importance of work ethic, financial responsibility, and career development.

OUR PROGRAMS

Help Shape the Future of Youth Leadership

As a Green Beret Project volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to guide participants as they work toward their promotions. Whether you’re mentoring them in academics, helping them master new skills, or supervising community service projects, your involvement makes an immediate impact.