Programs

Our dedicated Community Health Workers (CHWs) provide crucial information on free COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, Narcan distribution, and assisting community members with access to a myriad of resources.

Free counseling and therapy remains our primary service.

A pilot program created to prepare children of African ancestry to be Warrior Learners and Scholars, to navigate environments that often denigrate their heritage.

Monterey Peninsula Foundation and their title sponsor, AT&T, recognized The Village Project, Inc., as the Featured Charity of the 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

The Freedom Reins Equine Program offers our communities’ children of promise the experience of emotional healing, mentoring, and leadership development with horses.

TVPI holds monthly forums on mental health topics of concern to Communities of Color. Mental health practitioners, faith community leaders, past clients and community members make up the panels.

A space for students of promise from grades K -12 to achieve academic success, including tutoring and enrichment activities.

TVPI assists formerly incarcerated individuals through the improvement of health status, quality of life, increased income, increased employment, and reduced recidivism.

Designed to provide prevention and early intervention strategies to prevent and disrupt violence for youth on our campuses and in our community.

The MindShift Initiative
A flagship youth leadership and mental health program of The Village Project, MindShift equips young people with the skills, voice, and agency to drive cultural change in their communities. Powered by a unique “squad model” and guided by a strategy rooted in equity, creativity, and early intervention, MindShift is redefining how we support the next generation of change makers.

Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 12-26 years old leaders develop life skills such as public speaking and advocacy, meet with local and state stakeholders, and host listening sessions with other community TAY.

From office assistants, equine therapy drivers, after-school tutors and even gardeners, volunteers bring diverse skill sets and passions to help us create lasting change.