Our Programs: Building Leaders Through Action

Five Core Tenets:

The Foundation of Our Programs

Green Beret Project empowers youth in underserved communities through a unique approach that focuses on five core tenets.

These core tenets guide our efforts to help participants develop leadership, responsibility, and self-reliance. By mastering these areas, youth confidently rise above their challenges and build a brighter future.

  • Exercise & Nutrition

    Physical fitness and proper nutrition are critical to long-term success. We teach participants to build strength, endurance, and healthy habits through activities like Jiu-Jitsu, CrossFit, and guided meal programs. This tenet promotes not only physical health but also mental resilience.

  • Academics & Critical Thinking

    Academics & Critical Thinking

    Education is key to unlocking potential. We provide free tutoring and academic support, helping youth stay focused on their studies and achieve their academic goals. From homework help to college preparation, we ensure every participant has the tools they need to succeed.

  • Life Skills

    Developing practical life skills is essential for long-term independence. We teach youth everything from financial literacy to conflict resolution, equipping them with the skills they need to navigate adulthood and take on leadership roles in their communities.

  • Community Service

    Service to others is at the heart of the Green Beret Project. We instill a sense of responsibility by encouraging participants to actively give back to their communities. Through service projects, participants learn the value of teamwork, empathy, and leadership.

  • Earned Income

    Empowering youth with the ability to earn income creates a path to self-reliance. We offer vocational training and job opportunities that teach participants the importance of work ethic, financial responsibility, and career development.

PROGRAMS BY LOCATION

Our Promotion System:
Progress Through Action

At the Green Beret Project, leadership isn’t just taught—it’s earned. Our promotion system reinforces our five core tenets by motivating participants to take on new challenges and develop skills in academics, physical fitness, and community service.

Participants start as a Private and work their way up through the ranks, earning incentives along the way.

  • Every participant starts as a Private, where they begin learning the foundational skills in leadership, fitness, and academics.

  • To earn their promotion, participants must:

    • Read 5 books

    • Complete 5 hours of community service

    • Finish a 5-mile hike

    • Master 5 Jiu-Jitsu techniques

    • Play 5 games of chess with an instructor

    • Read 10 books

    • Complete 10 hours of community service

    • Finish a 10-mile hike

    • Master 10 Jiu-Jitsu techniques

    • Play 10 games of chess with an instructor

    • Read 15 books

    • Complete 15 hours of community service

    • Finish a 15-mile hike

    • Teach 5 kids the initial 5 Jiu-Jitsu techniques

    • Teach 5 kids to play chess

    • Read 20 books

    • Complete 20 hours of community service

    • Finish a 20-mile hike

    • Teach 10 kids the initial 5 Jiu-Jitsu techniques

    • Teach 10 kids to play chess

In addition to a change in rank, each promotion has an incentive, motivating participants to keep pushing themselves forward. By advancing through the ranks, participants gain confidence, leadership skills, and the sense of achievement that comes with earning their place as a leader.

You Can Make a Difference

Be a part of something bigger. Whether you want to mentor a young person, donate, or sponsor a program, your involvement changes lives.