ABOUT US
Rooted in Faith, Focused on Youth
Founded in Temple Hills, MD with St. Stephen Baptist Church and Allenwood Elementary to help youth recognize their personal and educational potential.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY
How Project Bright Future Began
The Project Bright Future Mentoring Program was founded in Temple Hills, MD by Overseer Lanier C. Twyman, Sr., Pastor of St. Stephen Baptist Church, who wanted to help better prepare our youth in the community.
Determined to make a difference, the program was developed in partnership with Allenwood Elementary School with family support in mind. An advisory board of St. Stephen Baptist Church members, parents, school officials, and teachers guides the work.
Mentors are recruited primarily through St. Stephen Baptist Church and other groups and individuals in the community. Mentees are referred by school officials, and mentors and mentees meet on school grounds at least once a week.
Leadership
Executive Director
Outreach Director
Founder & Senior Pastor, St. Stephen Baptist Church
Our Mission
To work together as a community to help our youth recognize their personal and educational potential through group or one to one relationship with volunteer mentors.
Our Vision
A community in which every youth experiences nurturing relationships and community support, which in turn allows each of them to develop into their full potential capable of making informed, responsible decisions as involved members of our community.
CORE VALUES
What Guides Our Work
Nurturing Relationships
Every youth deserves caring adults who believe in them and stand by them.
Community Partnership
Church, schools, parents and neighbors working in harmony for youth.
Safety & Trust
Clear policies, mentor screening, and confidentiality protect our youth.
Full Potential
Helping youth make informed, responsible choices for a bright future.