Nonprofit Spotlight: Project Will, Inc.

BY ANGIE ARLINGTON

Project WILL, Inc.’s mission is to support young adults with behavioral health challenges through life’s transitions, providing a launching pad for true growth and positive transformation.

“Our purpose is to fulfill our mission by providing young adults with the support they need to achieve their goals and thrive throughout their lives,” said Kelly Majors, Executive Director of Project WILL, Inc. “Our signature program, the Leadership, Independence, Neighborly, Knowledge and Skills (LINKS) Initiative, connects our members to training, workshops, life skill classes, and onsite experiences to help them achieve their employment goals and become financially secure. By supporting these individuals’ pursuit of gainful employment, we positively impact their daily lives and increase the diversity and strength of the central Indiana workforce.”

“Many times, these individuals don’t know what to do or where to go after they graduate high school,” Majors added. Where peers may be going off to college, or enrolling in the military, they may not have those options available to them. We provide that safe place where they are able to strengthen their life skills, build their independence and continue to develop in areas they may still need to. They are able to build social skills to make friendships and learn a variety of job skills through volunteer work, [all of which] continues to increase their independence.”

The LINKS Initiative helps members to achieve their employment goals and work toward their financial independence, which uplifts individuals and communities alike. LINKS focuses on six core areas: Financial Literacy, Job Readiness, Self-Advocacy, Social and Romantic Relationships, Teamwork, and Wellness.

SUPPORTING:

“We would love others to get involved and/ or support our organization,” said Majors. “We offer volunteer opportunities to join the LINKS Initiative to teach a class, assist with an activity, and so many more things. We also have board committees that people can join to support the operations of our nonprofit. Donating funds through our website, projectwill.org, and supporting our fundraisers are other options for getting involved.

TESTIMONIAL:

“Finding Project WILL was a Godsend for Mackenzie. It gave him structure, taught him life skills, gave him a community and helped him make friends. Project WILL also helped him get a job with Kroger, where he has been working for the past year.”

JENNIFER YUMIBE

Project WILL, Inc.’s mission is to support young adults with behavioral health challenges through life’s transitions, providing a launching pad for true growth and positive transformation.