Project Wreckless

Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees

Project Wreckless is a philanthropic fundraising services organization operating a capacity development program for at-risk youth in San Francisco. Its immersive curriculum centers on restoring classic cars, blending hands-on auto maintenance with a structured rotation through roles essential to running an auto shop, thereby building both quantitative skills (such as mechanics, accounting, scheduling and budgeting) and qualitative skills (including teamwork, communication and conflict resolution). The program targets young people who are likely to disengage from school, engage in criminal activity, or struggle with mental health or substance use, with the aim of boosting their confidence and expanding their future opportunities. Based in San Francisco, the organization partners with established foundations and pursues experiential learning as a core method, while its activities include a notable collaboration to build a Shelby GT500KR Convertible Mustang for participation in the Gumball 3000 rally. The project leverages its mission to develop practical life tools for youth, operating within the philanthropic fundraising and youth development landscape.

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