Our Story

Status Project Inc. is a Boston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We support marginalized and underserved individuals and communities through inclusive, culturally responsive services and partnerships.

We work to improve access to housing stability, behavioral health and substance-use recovery resources, community support, health and social-service navigation, and opportunities for lasting stability and dignity. We serve people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity, LGBTQ+ communities, immigrants, and others facing barriers to care, resources, and social inclusion.

Real people. Stronger futures. Each person who seeks help has a story. We believe everyone deserves dignity and a welcoming first step, in their own language.

Mission

Our mission is to improve access to housing stability, behavioral health and substance-use recovery resources, community support, health and social-service navigation, and opportunities for lasting stability and dignity.

Vision

A society where every individual, regardless of background, has access to the resources and support needed to thrive.

Values

An open door. A continuous path.

Access
Connection
Stability
Inclusion
Progress

How Status Project began

Cesar Castillo Garnica founded Status Project Inc. in October 2023. The co-founders are Elizabeth Valentin, Elizabeth Castro, Cristian Sleither Castillo Garnica, and Edson G. Suarez Silva. The formation bylaws were adopted on October 18, 2023. A Massachusetts certificate of good standing was issued on October 24, 2023. Federal 501(c)(3) recognition is effective November 1, 2023.

Elizabeth Valentin co-developed Status Project with Cesar over about three years. Together, the co-founders set out to connect people and families with housing, health, recovery, community support, and opportunity.

Read the founder’s story

Co-founders

Cesar Castillo Garnica Elizabeth Valentin Elizabeth Castro Cristian Sleither Castillo Garnica Edson G. Suarez Silva

Transparency

Status Project Inc. is recognized as a federal 501(c)(3) public charity. EIN 92-2185325. Massachusetts Attorney General charity account 083242. The organization is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

This website shares public information about the organization. Please do not send client case records, medical information, or other confidential records by ordinary email.

Verified program outcomes will be shared as they become available.