The Village Project

Adrian Williams is the founder of The Village Project, a youth service organization focusing on education and cultural enrichment for youth and their families in the Western Addition. The Village Project also produces Grilling in the ‘MO; A Senior Moment & 7 days of Kwanzaa at 13 different ventures this year. The Village Project began in June 2006 as an after school academic program, with an all volunteer run. The DCYF sponsored a free summer lunch program. After identifying further needs of the community, the program has evolved to include an after school academic program. The project provides public and co-operative housing residents with positive activities and events for the "Village Kids" and their families. Organizing has focused on community safety issues with family oriented activities. The project's activities have been recognized by:Public Housing Residents, MONS, MOCJ, SFPD, DCYF, S.F. Post, S.F. Examiner, S.F. Chronicle, Western Edition, Sentinel, WAFRC, State Assembly, State Senate, CBO's and Harlem West Magazine The project has received awards from:The San Francisco Board of SupervisorsThe San Francisco Police DepartmentThe Mayors Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS)The Department of Children Youth & Families (DCYF)State Assemblyman Mark LenoState Senator Carol MigdenSF Public Library Adrian Williams, the Project's Founder and Director has received awards including: An "Unsung Hero" award from theSan Francisco Public Library.Proclamations from Mayor Gavin NewsomThat October 5th, 2006 was "Adrian Williams Day" in San FranciscoThat December 26th will be declared the first day of KwanzaaThat March 9th, 2008 be declaredMardi Gras San Francisco Style