Be the Catalyst for Change

Your generosity creates brighter futures for at-risk teens by funding life-changing mentorship programs.

We Can Break the Cycle


When systems fail young people, the results are devastating—not just for them, but for entire communities. Without intervention, cycles of poverty, incarceration, and hopelessness continue.

But your support changes everything.

Have You Ever Wondered...?

  • Why does the same suffering persist generation after generation?

  • Is your charitable giving truly making a difference?

  • How can you ensure your efforts create lasting impact?

We understand how overwhelming the problem can feel. It’s hard to know where to start, but that’s why we’re here.

We know you want your support to go further and create real transformation. But so many programs barely make a dent. That’s why we ensure every dollar creates measurable change.

Your Generosity Fuels Change

  • Transform Young Lives: Directly impact at-risk teens by funding meaningful mentorships.

  • Support Proven Programs: Invest in initiatives with measurable success stories.

  • Build Stronger Communities: Help create a ripple effect of thriving families and neighborhoods

Real Tools for Real Change

It’s Simple to Make an Impact

  1. Donate Today: Invest in proven mentorship programs that change lives.

  2. See Your Impact: Receive updates and stories of transformation straight from the youth you help.

  3. Change Lives: Know your generosity is building a better tomorrow for countless teens.

A Mentorship Process That Transforms

When you support The Purpose Project, you’re giving more than money…

You’re giving hope.

You’re creating mentorships, funding skill-building programs, and giving teens the confidence to break free of the cycles that hold them back.

Hear the difference from our mentors.

See How We Mentor

Every mentor has the potential to make a meaningful difference—but how can they ensure their guidance leaves a lasting impact? Our Purpose Project Guide provides actionable strategies to enhance every mentoring relationship.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Build trust and make meaningful connections with students.

  • Uncover the unique strengths and potential in each student.

  • Create a supportive environment for students to build resilience and confidence.

  • Use practical tools to help students set and achieve life-changing goals.

  • Measure the outcomes that matter most—to students, educators, and the community.

Whether you're mentoring for the first time or looking to sharpen your skills, this resource offers the insights and strategies you need to create lasting change.

Your Impact Starts Here


The Purpose Project has already helped thousands of teens through its proven mentorship programs. Trusted by courts, educators, and community leaders, our approach tackles the real issues—not just symptoms. We bring struggling youth the tools and support they need to thrive.

Your contributions fund programs that deliver measurable results like:

  • Increased graduation rates

  • Reduced recidivism

  • Stronger family connections

  • Thriving communities

Be the spark that ignites hope. Together, we’ll rewrite their stories and build stronger communities. It starts with you.

  • "This is a great project. No matter how old you are or what your career is, this project will benefit you. I learned more about myself than I have in the past 5 years."

    — Miguel, 12th grade

  • "The Purpose Project is more than a curriculum. It’s a roadmap that equips students with the tools necessary to begin asking and answering those formative questions right now, while they are young! I wish I would’ve had resources like this available to me as a student and an educator. Joe Elliot and the Catalyst team have created a needed and truly revolutionary resource that will serve students for generations to come."

    — Graylyne H. Griffin Jr., M.Ed.

  • "Thinking about my future can be overwhelming but these group discussions helped me find my passions and realize my strengths. As only a junior, this gives me a huge head start in starting my life."

    — Daniela, 11th grade

  • "The Purpose Project are the tools that as an educator, a counselor, a mentor and just a person who desires to unlock the potential of the next generation needs! Having a shared language allows me to celebrate achievements, acknowledge behaviors that are in alignment with a students goals and when necessary, call out behaviors that aren’t in alignment with who they said they want to be. I am thankful for the Purpose Project tolls giving me a pathway towards the influence I seek to have with our youth."

    — Tabbatha Callaway, MSB School Services, CEO

  • "I really enjoyed this workshop because it helped me understand myself and others better."

    — Alex, 10th grade