Compassion
We respond to people and families with care, dignity, and respect.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Lake Orion, MI
Helping one person, one family, and one cause at a time.
Project 1 is a community-centered nonprofit that mobilizes the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors to support people, families, and local causes in need.
Our mission
Community care, powered by volunteers and donors.
We believe community support is strongest when people come together around real needs — with compassion, dignity, and practical action.
Community
Meaningful change happens when neighbors work together, one need at a time.
Action
We focus on practical help — not just good intentions.
Stewardship
We treat donor generosity responsibly and direct support toward real needs.
Dignity
We serve in ways that protect privacy and honor every person's humanity.
Flexibility
Every need is different. Effective support often requires a thoughtful, personal response.
What we do
Community support with a personal focus.
Project 1 connects people who want to give, serve, and support with individuals, families, and causes that need help.
Individual & Family Support
Coordinating community care for individuals and families experiencing hardship.
Community Cause Support
Rallying volunteers, donors, and neighbors around focused local needs.
Volunteer Mobilization
Connecting people who want to help with meaningful opportunities to serve.
Donor-Powered Assistance
Generosity turned into flexible resources that respond when needs arise.
Community Partnerships
Working alongside local partners and neighbors to coordinate responsible support.
See everything we do
Explore each program area, how we respond, and how you can take part.
How it works
From need to action, one step at a time.
Every request is reviewed with care. We respond when the need fits our mission and when community resources can be mobilized responsibly.
1
A need is identified
A person, family, volunteer, or partner brings a need to our attention.
2
The need is reviewed
We consider whether the request fits our mission and available resources.
3
Support is mobilized
Volunteers, donors, and partners are brought together when possible.
4
Action is taken
We coordinate practical support with care, dignity, and accountability.
5
Impact is shared responsibly
We share updates with supporters while protecting privacy.
Your gift turns compassion into action.
Every donation helps Project 1 respond to real needs in the community — one person, one family, one cause at a time.