THERE IS A SUPERHERO IN ALL OF US!
​The Greater Purpose Project is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization: Our mission is to inspire people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds to discover their Greater Purpose of serving their local and global communities. We are achieving this mission through our Youth Heroes Program and as a positive news outlet!  Join our cause: The world needs your SUPERPOWERS! ​
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THE PROBLEM #GPP SOLVES.
 Arizona currently has the 2nd worst graduation rate in the US and ranks #14 for having the worst high school volunteerism in the nation. In addition to suffering academically, children and teens are experiencing increased levels of anxiety and depression. In December 2021, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, issued an advisory on mental health among youths, calling it an “urgent public health crisis.” 
AT #GPP... WE EMPOWER YOUTH
​TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION
#GPP's Youth Heroes Program provides a solution to these issues by providing children and teens the opportunity to discover their purpose and value through rich and diverse Greater Purpose Projects that benefit themselves and their communities.  These meaningful service-learning opportunities can increase participants' social/emotional well-being while reducing anxiety and depression. #GPP equips students with the tools, training and mentoring necessary to achieve youth-led service projects that improve our communities. 

YOUTH THAT ENGAGE IN #GPP PROGRAMS:
  • ​Report decreased levels of anxiety and depression
  • Are more likely to graduate high-school
  • Are less likely to engage in risky behavior
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Receive job-readiness training
  • Increase their empathy
  • Learn that no matter their age, race, socio-economic status,  and or any adversity they have experienced we all have the ability to selflessly give of ourselves. 
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INTRODUCING: Operation SCARP
San Carlos Apache Reservation Project 
This project was made to show these families hope and kindness. This is important to me because it gives me hope that there is still kindness in this world.
- Karla, age 15 ​
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Karla is one of the #GPP Youth Leaders from Mentor Kids USA that dedicated her afternoons planning, executing and achieving a Greater Purpose Project for our neighbors living on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. ​#GPP teamed up with Mentor Kids USA to complete Operation SCARP (San Carlos Apache Project) during National Native American Heritage Month. The kids and teens made 30 blankets and collected critical need items in a youth-led community drive.  Throughout the project team #GPP worked with the kids and teens to discover how to use their unique talents (we call those superpowers) to help with the project. 
One of Operation SCARP’s objectives is to educate students about the San Carlos Apache’s history and culture. As part of the teachings, youth learned about marginalized populations and how they can be proactive in supporting these groups.
The youth leaders were surprised to learn that just two hours away in Globe, Arizona children and families are living in shacks and cars without running water or electricity. Over 50 percent of people living on the San Carlos Apache Reservation live below the poverty line, so if you do live in a house oftentimes that home is filled with 20 - 30 people. 
This project is important to me because I know what it is like to live in those conditions. I lived in Mexico for two years and witnessed people suffering in poverty. There were people around but nobody helped. ​
#GPP Youth Leader, Bruno, age 15.
COMING SOON: Stories to Fuel Your Superpowers!  

​Your place for uplifting, fist-pumping, "you can change the world" content! Do you know a real-life superhero who started their own Greater Purpose Project? Or do you know someone who is overcoming adversity and transforming their pain into a Greater Purpose of helping others?! We want to hear from you!