The Ambassador Journey
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of the Beloved Community inspires our mission and youth-led service movement. Each year, Project 351 honors his life and legacy by convening a new Class of 8th grade Ambassadors who embrace the responsibility to lead with a determination to make a difference.
Selected by hometown educators, these unsung heroes and quiet leaders unite for a transformative year of service and leadership. They join a warm, welcoming community built on the belief that service is joy and that world-changing impact is possible. They offer their unique gifts, force of idealism, and dedication to a cause greater than self. From 351 cities and towns, they become one community, one team, one force for extraordinary good.
Ambassadors are invited to “unite, act, and lead” for a year of inspirational service, empowering leadership training, and teamwork with a statewide network of friends.
January
Launch Day
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Coretta Scott King and in Celebration of the new Ambassador Class
A celebratory day of inspiration and impact as Ambassadors unite to honor the legacy of the Kings and kick-off their year of service!
February
35ONE Service Leadership Academy
Ambassadors unite virtually for our online learning forum featuring weekly leadership development, community building, and inspirational special guests! Ambassadors will participate in the Playbook Initiative, an anti-bias & anti-discrimination workshop led by Project 351 Alumni in partnership with our friends at the Boston Celtics!
April
Spring Service | In support of Cradles to Crayons
Spring Service demonstrates the awe-inspiring impact of young people united by a shared mission. Each April the Spring Service team leads hometown service to collect new & gently worn clothing and shoes, and financial donations in support of Cradles to Crayons. Through Project 351’s customized training and mentoring model, Ambassadors gain the skills and confidence to mobilize their schools and community in service, while strengthening the values of kindness, compassion, and generosity. Spring Service is the largest youth-led service in the state’s history and generates the greatest in-kind donation to C2C annually.
May
Hope & Gratitude Weekend
Walk/run/bike/move for 3.51 miles in your hometown with friends and family. United, we raise funds in support of causes and issues selected by the Ambassador Class of 2024.
JUNE
LEADERSHIP REUNION
We unite for a celebratory gathering of Ambassadors and Alumni for leadership workshops, inspirational speakers, and service impact at Gillette Stadium!
SEPTEMBER 11
9.11 TRIBUTE SERVICE | In Support of Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund
In tribute to the unifying power of peace and unity, we dedicate service to “honor and remember” in support of bereaved families of Fallen military and critical community need.
OCTOBER
SERVICE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
SLA is back with more inspirational programming, leadership training, and special guests!
DECEMBER
FALL SERVICE: THE AMBASSADOR CAMPAIGN TO END HUNGER
Ambassadors & Alumni across the Commonwealth mobilize schools and communities in service to hometown food pantries and the families they nourish.
INVITATION TO ALUMNI COMMUNITY
At the close of the year, Ambassadors are invited to continue to serve and develop their leadership skills as Alumni! Join Project 351’s Alumni Organization to serve and lead through high school and beyond!
“As a Project 351 Ambassador, I have grown as a leader.
I have developed compassion and perseverance and I take great pride in my service.
I have made an impact on my community and I am very proud of that.”