“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.”
— Franklin D. Roosevelt
ABOUT
Project 16 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas and founded by Jade “Lady Jade” Burrowes.
Our mission is to equip and inspire youth ages 10-16 to realize the broad spectrum of educational paths and career options available to them beyond what they may see in their immediate surroundings. Through our programs and community partnerships, we seek to offer up close access, eye-opening experiences and educational tools to help children and teens aspire higher than their circumstances, and to dream big.
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OUR FUNDRAISING GOALS
Please consider giving to our current fundraising campaigns with a secure, online donation.
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Suited for Success Workshops
A series of workshops designed to build confidence and teach young girls and boys about self-esteem, respecting others and etiquette, hygiene/grooming, professional presentation and attire, the traits of success, a tie tying demonstration (boys) and much more0%Raised: $0.00 $20,000.00 -
Early Entrepreneurs
Help us equip children and teens with critical thinking skills by through semester-long ‘business launch’ projects geared toward instilling confidence and creativity in leadership and problem-solving skills.0%Raised: $0.00 $50,000.00 -
“I Am What I See” Career Exploration Program
The significance of introducing children to careers outside of what they typically see in their daily environments cannot be understated in how it leads to freshly inspired dreams and ambitions.0%Raised: $1.00 $75,000.00 -
Creative Camps
We believe that exposure to art helps improve creativity, confidence, visual learning and focus. Help us continue providing artistic outlets for our youth.0%Raised: $5.00 $20,000.00 -
General Programming
Donations to our General Programming Fund allow us to cover programming, operational and incidental expenses not otherwise covered by individual program fundraising.0%Raised: $176.00 $100,000.00
OUR SUCCESSES SINCE 2016
1800
K-12 STUDENTS SERVED
32
FIELD TRIPS & EXPERIENCES
275
MENTORS & VOLUNTEERS
PHOTO GALLERY
Images from our many programs and events