Project Serious
What started over 16 years ago continues to be our favorite way to give back to the community we call home. We’re “serious” about donating $20,000 in services each year to a local hero or non-profit organization.
Our annual
$20,000
giveaway
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.
Project Serious is a highlight of the year and reinforces our commitment to making a meaningful impact in our community!
Meet This Year's Winner
Project Serious 2024
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Previous project serious winners
Project serious 2023
Project Serious 2023 was awarded to one of Central Oregon’s most amazing non-profits. The Giving Plate is a local food pantry with a completely different view of how to tackle food insecurity. We were honored to help their vision become a reality. Learn more about their mission and how you can help. The Giving Plate.
Project serious 2022
Project Serious 2022 was focused on giving back to a nurse in our community. We were thrilled to be able to give back to someone who gives so much of herself to our community.
Project serious 2021
Project Serious 2021 was a non-profit year, and went to the La Pine Senior Activity Center. We provided a fresh coat of paint inside and out, brightening the building… and hopefully the lives of those within its walls.
Project serious 2020
Project Serious 2020 chose to honor teachers, and we awarded our home services to Stephanie Boni, a Bear Creek Elementary school teacher. Thank you for making such an amazing contribution to the children in our community!
Previous project serious Winners
2019 Project Serious Winner – Brightside Animal Center
2018 Project Serious Winner – Army veteran Margie Anderson
2016 Project Serious Winner – Mindy Laidlaw
2015 Project Serious Winner – Cascade Youth & Family Center
2014 Project Serious Winner – The Schwartz Family
2013 Project Serious Winner – Bethlehem Inn