GOODProjects was founded on the commitment of three young Black men in their senior year of college to empower families in their hometown of Washington, D.C. to live fulfilling lives free from the effects of poverty. Since then, GOODProjects has invested millions of dollars and helped thousands of families develop the growth mindsets to thrive in their own communities. Although GOODProjects has become one of the largest family services providers in the District, the very first program in 2016 was a small self-funded football camp at Anacostia High School to combat gun violence.