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Vision/Mission/Values & Impact

Vision
The vision of Project Transformation is to be a respected national model of service and ministry through which leaders emerge, communities change, and lives transform.

Mission
Project Transformation engages young adults in purposeful leadership and ministry, supports underserved children and families, and connects churches to communities in need.

Values
In all that we do, Project Transformation will:

  • Encourage young adults to discover their God-given purpose,
  • Value the gifts and ideas of young adults,
  • Exemplify servant leadership,
  • Expect excellence,
  • Embody Jesus' example of integrity, respect, and compassion,
  • Create and strengthen meaningful relationships,
  • Be faithful stewards, and
  • Uphold the Wesleyan heritage of the United Methodist Church.

Services
Project Transformation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that:

  • Provides community-oriented, safe and caring summer and after-school programs for children and youth
  • Offers leadership training, career exposure, and ministry exploration opportunities for young adults through summer and year-round services internships.

Impact
Since the program began in 1998:

  • More than 900 children and youth participate in the eight-week summer program. Of those, more than 90 percent qualify for either free or reduced-price meals in public schools.
  • Up to 200 children receive homework assistance, health and nutrition education, a hot meal and extracurricular activities in the after-school program each year.
  • 742 young adults have served as interns in the summer and after-school programs, representing 35 states and eight foreign countries.
  • Over 60 percent of the interns either work or volunteer in some form of ministry.
  • Over 180 United Methodist churches from the North Texas Conference, as well as churches from out of state, have offered in-kind, financial and/or volunteer support
  • More than 1,500 people volunteer their time during the summer – doing such activities as reading with children, providing special activities, and preparing and serving dinner to the interns. Over 4,000 hours are spent each year reading one-on-one with children.