GOODProjects

✨ 2026 is here and it’s a full year of GOOD. ✨ As we celebrate 10 years of GOODProjects, we’re stepping into 2026 with a calendar filled with community, connection, and purpose. From family events and cultural celebrations to service days and seasonal traditions, every moment is rooted in showing up for Southwest DC. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, partner, or collaborate, there’s a place for you in this work.   • Sign up for volunteer opportunities - forms.gle/hRXQFjJ8rD5aE2… • Explore partnership & collaboration opportunities - forms.gle/RM1VuXWnMUdECz… Let’s make this year one to remember, together. ❤️ ---- #GOODProjects #10YearsOfGOOD #CommunityInAction #SouthwestDC #VolunteerWithUs #Partnerships #PurposeDriven #2026Events

In remembrance. 🇺🇸 Today, we honor the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, service, and legacy will never be forgotten. Holding space today for reflection, gratitude, and remembrance. ❤️ -- #MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen #GOODProjects

Sunday Reset - It’s a GOOD day to be alive ❤️ A reminder to pause and appreciate the little things, the people who love us, the moments that ground us, and the opportunity to wake up and keep going. Heading into this week with gratitude, peace, and purpose. 🌻 -- #GOODProjects #ItsAGOODDay #SundayReset #Gratitude

Community impact looks like this ❤️ Safe spaces. New experiences. Confidence is being built in real time. Every program, every activity, and every moment of connection is part of something bigger, creating opportunities for young people to grow, feel supported, and be seen. This is the work. 🌱 Want to help us keep creating moments like these? Support our programs, volunteer, or donate at the link in our bio. -- #GOODProjects #CommunityImpact #YouthDevelopment #TogetherWeGrow #ProgramSpotlight

Behind every smile is a community that showed up❤️ Your support powers every class, every garden, every moment of impact in our community. Help us keep going. Your support makes this possible. Help us keep showing up. Donate today!  -- #GOODProjects #Southwest #DonateToday #CommunityStrong #TogetherWeGrow

A message from our Founder & CEO, Darius Baxter ❤️ “Summer is where confidence is built quietly. It’s where curiosity has room to grow.” For many of the young people we serve, summer camp creates space for them to learn, grow, build confidence, and enjoy being kids. It’s where friendships are built. Where kids are reminded that they matter. Where community shows up for them in meaningful ways. With your support, we can continue creating safe spaces, opportunities, and experiences for children and families throughout the summer. Help us make this season possible for our community: goodprojects.org/donations ----- #GOODProjects #SummerCamp #CommunityImpact #YouthDevelopment #DonateForChange

Sunday Reset 🌻 Your growth is yours. Don't let the week's noise take you off course. Reflect, reset, and rise. This week, choose to show up for yourself and your community. 💛 -- #GOODProjects #SundayReset #RootedInGOOD #CommunityStrong #TogetherWeGrow

On May 16th, we wear purple for peace. 💜 A reminder that safer communities are built through unity, care, and showing up for one another. This Saturday, join us in standing for peace across Southwest D.C., and beyond, because every act of compassion, every conversation, and every person committed to change matters. Wear purple. Start conversations. Show love to your community. ✨ -- #WearPurpleForPeace #PeaceDay #GOODProjects #CommunityStrong #TogetherWeGrow

We’re getting ready for a big summer at GOODProjects ☀️❤️ From youth programs and community events to hands-on activities and mentorship, we’re looking for volunteers who want to make a real impact and show up for our community. Whether you have a few hours or want to stay involved all summer, there’s a place for you here! Come help us create safe spaces, meaningful experiences, and lasting memories for the young people and families we serve. Sign up here: forms.gle/7SAsnJXPH5MLcQ… -- #GOODProjects #VolunteerWithUs #CommunityImpact #ServeTogether #SummerPrograms

Core memories were definitely made at Skyzone ⚡️ From flips and foam pits to nonstop laughs, this trip was all about letting loose, building confidence, and making memories together. Nothing better than seeing our youth show up as themselves, cheer each other on, and enjoy the moment ❤️ If you want to help us create more experiences like this, consider donating and supporting the work we do for young people in our community here: goodprojects.org/donations -- #GOODProjects #CommunityImpact #YouthExperiences #LearningInMotion

We’re honored to share that GOODProjects has been selected as a 2026 HumanitiesDC Community Grant Recipient ❤️ With this support, we’ll launch “What’s the Point? Preserving Civic Memory in Southwest DC”, an oral history and storytelling project documenting the voices, experiences, and civic memory of longtime Southwest DC residents through intergenerational conversations and a public digital archive. Grateful to @HumanitiesDC for investing in work that preserves community stories and strengthens connections across DC. This project was supported by a grant from HumanitiesDC as part of an initiative funded by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. -- #HumanitiesDC2026GrantRecipient #HumanitiesDC #GOODProjects

Happy #GOODFriday from our youth at GOODCamp! Behind the scenes and outtakes of our promo for Southwest Garden Fest 2026✨😂🪴 ——- #GOODProjectsDC #SouthwestGardenFest #SpringInDC

Sunday Reset ❤️✨ In a world full of noise, choose to focus on the GOOD. The good in your community, in your neighbors, and in yourself. Recharge, reflect, and step into the week with purpose🪴 -- #GOODProjects #SundayReset #FocusOnTheGOOD #CommunityStrong #TogetherWeGrow

Every hand that showed up made a difference. 🌱 From planting to connecting, our volunteers and community brought Southwest Garden Fest to life. Swipe through the moments that made it unforgettable! Thank you to everyone who showed up❤️ -- #GOODProjects #SouthwestGardenFest #CommunityInAction #VolunteerLove #TogetherWeGrow #Recap

We’re excited to share that GOODProjects has been awarded a 2026 grant from HumanitiesDC! 🎉 This investment fuels our ability to expand community-driven programming and amplify the stories and voices that make DC what it is. Grateful for the support and even more excited for what’s ahead, this is just the beginning! -- #GOODProjects #HumanitiesDC #GOODInProgress

Little hands, big creativity! 👐✨ At our Family Arts Festival, our youth explored clay creations filled with imagination, color, and joy. Every piece tells a story of play, learning, and expression. Visit us to see what our community creates next ❤️ Sign up to volunteer - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… -- #GOODProjects #FamilyArtsFestival #CreativeKids #CommunityFun #PlayLearnGrow

Growth starts from within🌺 This Mental Health Awareness Month, we celebrate every step toward healing, peace, and wholeness in our community. How are you taking care of your mind this month? 💚 --  #GOODProjects #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MindAndCommunity #TogetherWeGrow

Girls, your seat is waiting. Charm School is almost here! 🎀 Meet Kimberly Osias, founder of The Women in Me Initiative! Kimberly and her team are dedicated to empowering young women through wellness, personal development, and access to the resources they deserve. On May 1st, she will be leading our confidence and journal session. ✨ Charm School is a FREE afternoon experience for girls ages 9–14 right here in DC, brought to you by @goodworkscreative and @goodprojectsdc. Spots are limited, so don't wait! 🌸 🔗 Register now — link in bio.

Happy Monday! 🌟  Start your week with curiosity and creativity. Every small step forward is a giant leap toward growth. Make this week count! -- #MondayMotivation #Inspiration #PositiveVibes #StartTheWeekRight #GrowthMindset

Class is about to start, and Charm School is accepting enrollment. 🤍 Meet Dr. Debbie Fadoju, a Howard University and Ohio State College of Medicine-trained OB/GYN physician now residing at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health! She is ready to give our girls the conversation most of us never got — real talk about their cycles, their bodies, and everything they deserve to understand about their health. ✨ Dr. Debbie will be leading our cycle deep dive session on May 1st and we could not be more excited to have her in the room. 🌸 Charm School is a FREE, one-day experience designed just for girls ages 9–14, brought to you by @goodprojectsdc and @goodworkscreative. 🔗 Register now — link in bio.

We gather to remember. We gather to honor. We gather to hold each other. Join us for our Garden & Bench Dedication as we honor the lives we’ve lost in our community, including those taken too soon to gun violence, while holding space for reflection, remembrance, and healing. We carry Neal’s memory with us, alongside so many others whose lives continue to shape this community. 🌿 🗓 Saturday, April 25th 🕥 10:30 AM 📍 King Greenleaf Recreation Center – Peace Gardens