About Us
Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. Project Now, Inc. emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. Established in 1991, we’re an organization driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a strong foundation of support. Contact us to learn more and get involved.
Activities
Project Now, Inc. is achieving more with our initiatives than ever before. We work on many exciting projects to help improve the lives of others and are very proud of the progress we continue to make. Learn more about what we do, who we help, and how we work every day to promote positive change.
Mobile Pantry
One Step at a Time
Homeless Outreach
Helping The Community
Mentoring/Advocacy
Reinforcing our Commitment
Food Donation Drop-Off
Reinforcing our Commitment
Elder Meal Services
One Step at a Time
Holiday Festivities/Toy Give Away
Helping The Community
Clothing Drive/Donation
Reinforcing our Commitment
Data Center
Relative Statistical Information
There’s no better way to tell our story than by illustrating it through numbers. Please find below the most up-to-date statistics and analyses. For further information, contact us today.
12.1%
According to the American Community Survey 2019 annual estimates prepared by the Census Bureau, about 367,430 people live in Mercer County, and 12.1% (44,624 persons) of Mercer County residents are living below the poverty line. There is a strong correlation between poverty and homelessness, however, the racial disparities evident in the population indicate that poverty alone does not determine who will experience homelessness. The disparity in representation within the population experiencing homelessness as compared to the population experiencing poverty by race point to poverty being an inconclusive indicator of who will experience homelessness.
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Source: Mercer County 2021 Point In Time Count, Monarch Housing Assoc., Mercer County 2021 PIT Report
32%
Decreased violent behavior. Mentees in the BBBS program were 32 percent less likely to report having hit someone over the past year than the young people without mentors (Tierny et al., 1995). Jekielek et al. (2002) found that four mentoring programs showed reductions of some behaviors related to delinquency and negative behaviors, but did not eliminate all delinquent behaviors.
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Benefits of Mentoring for Young People
Mentoring is often one component of a program that involves other elements, such as tutoring or life skills training and coaching. The supportive, healthy relationships formed between mentors and mentees are both immediate and long-term and contribute to a host of benefits for mentors and mentees.
Benefits for youth:
Increased high school graduation rates
Lower high school dropout rates
Healthier relationships and lifestyle choices
Better attitude about school
Higher college enrollment rates and higher educational aspirations
Enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence
Improved behavior, both at home and at school
Stronger relationships with parents, teachers, and peers
Improved interpersonal skills
Decreased likelihood of initiating drug and alcohol use (MENTOR, 2009; Cavell, DuBois, Karcher, Keller, & Rhodes, 2009)
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Source: Benefits of Mentoring for Young People, Benefits of Mentoring for Young People | Youth.gov
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