Project Serious

Project Serious is an annual community-driven initiative where $20,000 worth of services are donated to those in need. The project alternates each year between helping an individual or family in need and supporting a non-profit organization to better serve our community.

Individual/Family Years:

• Focused Group: Every other year, Webfoot selects a specific category of people to support, such as teachers, nurses, or first responders—those who dedicate their lives to helping others.
• Nomination Process: The community is invited to participate by submitting short videos nominating individuals or families within the chosen category. These videos must highlight the nominee’s story, the impact they have had, and why they are deserving of the $20,000 in services.
• Public Voting: Once nominations are in, the Central Oregon community gets involved by voting for the nominees they believe are most deserving. This voting narrows down the pool to three finalists.

Non-Profit Years:

• Open Call for Entries: On the "non-individual" years, non-profit organizations across the area are encouraged to nominate themselves by uploading a video that introduces their mission, the impact they have on the community, and what specific services they need.
• Community Voting: Similar to individual/family years, the community votes to select the top three non-profit finalists, based on the videos submitted.

Final Selection:

• Webfoot Team Involvement: After the top three finalists (whether individual/families, or non-profits) are chosen through community voting, the decision moves to the Webfoot team. Each team member casts a single vote to determine the final winner.