Our Goals

Our Goal is to create Opportunities. Building Character. Changing Lives.

At The Protégé Project, our goals are rooted in a simple but powerful belief: every child deserves a chance to succeed—regardless of their zip code, background, or circumstance.

We aim to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity by equipping boys ages 6–18 with the mentorship, education, and life skills needed to thrive in school, in sports, and in life.

🎯 Short-Term Goals (Year 1–2)

  • Serve 15–20 youth weekly through after-school programming at North Michigan Park Rec Center

  • Increase to 25–50 youth weekly by year two across DC and nearby areas

  • Provide free access to tutoring, mentorship, and recreational sports to remove financial barriers

  • Host monthly field trips and community service events to broaden exposure and civic engagement

  • Build a dedicated volunteer and mentor team from across the DMV region

  • Launch quarterly “Parent & Protégé” nights to strengthen family engagement and support

🌱 Mid-Term Goals (Year 3–4)

  • Expand to at least two additional recreation or school-based locations in underserved neighborhoods

  • Introduce a Summer Sports & Leadership Academy offering full-day programming during school breaks

  • Form official partnerships with public and charter schools to support in-school mentoring

  • Secure sustainable funding and corporate sponsorships to stabilize operations and scale outreach

  • Develop internships and workforce development exposure for teens ages 15–18

🌍 Long-Term Vision (5+ Years)

  • Serve over 500 boys annually across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia

  • Establish The Protégé Leadership Academy as a flagship center for mentoring, academic support, and sports excellence

  • Create a college and career pipeline for participants with alumni tracking and scholarship support

  • Train and deploy youth alumni as future peer mentors and community advocates

  • Become a national model for grassroots, mentorship-driven youth development in urban communities

📊 How We Measure Progress

To ensure we stay aligned with our mission, we evaluate progress based on:

  • Academic improvements (grades, attendance, standardized testing)

  • Behavioral development (reduced school infractions, mentor evaluations)

  • Physical wellness (consistent sports participation, health awareness)

  • Community impact (volunteer hours, leadership roles, family engagement)

Our work is about more than just programming—it’s about building brighter futures, one boy at a time. Every goal we pursue reflects our unwavering commitment to equity, empowerment, and excellence.

Together, we can transform today’s protégés into tomorrow’s leaders.