Progress Pushers

06/21/2026

Today we proudly celebrate our founder and Executive Director, Eddie Purpose as he receives an Honorary Doctorate Degree.

From overcoming incarceration as a teenager to becoming a respected leader, mentor and advocate for youth, Eddie’s journey is a testament to resilience, faith and purpose and his impact has helped create opportunities and brighter futures for countless young people throughout our communities.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Edward Purpose on this well deserved honor. We are grateful for your leadership and commitment to empowering the next generation.

The Progress Continues.

06/17/2026

06/13/2026

MR. 'SOLUTIONS FOR SEATTLLLLLLE' HIMSELF, Melvin Slaughter!

THANK YOU AND WE APPRECIATE YOU! We're also very proud of you for all of the positivity that you not only share but embody and exude!

The PROGRESS Continues with clear SOLUTIONS for Seattle [and King County as a whole]!

06/13/2026

Flooding your timelines with a whole bunch of YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, POSITIVITY, and images of PROGRESS!

✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

06/13/2026

Role-playing while learning about the Judicial branch of government.

"We MUST politicize our youth as early as possible" -Dr Edwin Nichols

Thank you to Federal Way Public Schools, Todd Beamer High School, and Decatur High School for collaborating with us, awaiting us and, most of all, advocating for community led opportunities for the dynamic students within your institutions.

06/13/2026

We had the honor and pleasure of taking Federal Way Public Schools students to our Civic engagement State Capitol tour today to learn about policy, advocacy and how to be part of REAL CHANGE!

We can't focus on the problems within communities without exposing opportunities for solutions. Our mission at Progress Pushers is to guide, educate and empower Black and Brown youth and young adults and those most impacted by societal systems by connecting them to needed skills, mentors and opportunities so they can LIVE IN THEIR GREATNESS!

THE PROGRESS CONTINUES WITH AN ABSOLUTE PURPOSE...

"We MUST politicize our youth as early as possible" - Dr Edwin Nichols

06/13/2026

🏆 WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED! 🏆

We are incredibly honored to share that Progress Pushers has been nominated for Best Grassroots Organization in the inaugural Seattle Medium Best of the Best Northwest Readers’ Choice Awards!

Since 2018, we’ve worked tirelessly to guide, educate and empower systemically impacted youth through mentorship, leadership development, civic engagement, violence prevention and wraparound support. This recognition is a testament to the impact our community is making together.

🗳️ Voting begins June 1, 2026
🗳️ Vote once per day
🗳️ Voting ends June 19, 2026

Please vote, share and encourage your family, friends, coworkers and community members to support Progress Pushers!

🔗 Vote here:
Bestofthebestnorthwest.com

Together, we are building safer communities, stronger leaders, and brighter futures.

06/12/2026

06/06/2026

What an incredible week for our communities! 🙌🏾 We’re proud to share that all 300 lockboxes were distributed to community members committed to keeping their homes and loved ones safe.

Each event was filled with great conversations, valuable resources, good food, and even better vibes. We had the opportunity to connect with families, youth, city and county leaders and residents while promoting safe firearm storage and strengthening community relationships.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, volunteered, partnered with us and helped make these events a success. Together, we’re building safer, stronger and more connected communities.

💙 300 Lockboxes Distributed
🍽️ Food Shared
🤝🏾 Community Connections Made
✨ Good Vibes All Around

06/06/2026