Stronger Together: Build The Fitness Project

Event dates: TBD - keep an eye out when date is finalized!
Location: Online—participate from anywhere.

Help us build a place where people belong.

Walking into a gym can be intimidating. Starting over can be even harder. The Fitness Project wants to create a welcoming community where people find encouragement, build strength, and have someone beside them along the way.

Our nonprofit brings together physical fitness, spiritual encouragement, and meaningful relationships. We believe caring for ourselves helps us show up better for our families and the people around us—and that lasting change is easier when we pursue it together.

Your support will help us equip the gym and build the foundation for consistent, community-focused programs. 

What your donation will support

Workout equipment: Rowers, bikes, barbells, wall balls, sandbags, jump ropes, resistance bands, and other tools for adaptable group workouts (Detailed List Below)

Gym essentials: Rubber flooring, a gym timer, and equipment storage to support organized classes.

Program development: Beginner-friendly fitness, strength and conditioning, endurance training, and mobility sessions.

Access and ongoing operations: Resources to help keep participation accessible and support the costs of running the gym.

Recovery Support: Specialized equipment to promote and support recovery from inflammation, fatigue, and promote mental wellness.

We will prioritize purchases based on current equipment, available funding, and what is needed to serve participants effectively.

What we’re working toward

Our initial goal is one scheduled, coached class Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with additional sessions as volunteer availability and community participation grow.

Planned offerings include group fitness, introductory sessions for newcomers, strength and endurance training, nutrition coaching and opportunities for accountability, connection, and faith-based encouragement.

Class schedules and program launch dates will be announced as equipment, volunteer staffing, and operating preparations are ready.

We need people, too.

We’re looking for volunteer coaches willing to lead a recurring class—even one class a week can make a difference. We also welcome help with organizing equipment, fundraising, and welcoming participants.

Interested in volunteering or donating equipment? Reach out to us at thefitnessproject48@gmail.com!

Our commitment to transparency

We will share fundraising progress, equipment received and purchased, remaining needs, and updates on programs and class availability. Donors and participants deserve to see how this project is moving forward.

Be part of the beginning.

Give what you can. Share this fundraiser. Invite someone to join the mission.

Every gift helps us take the next step toward a community where people feel supported, challenged, and connected.

Donate today!

The Fitness Project — Love. Family. Fitness.

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Help Us Equip The Fitness Project

Your donation will help purchase equipment for coached group workouts, beginner instruction, strength training, and conditioning. Our equipment fundraising wish list includes:

Equipment - Quantity / specifications

Gym timer - 1

Rowers - 10

Rogue Echo Bikes - 10

Assault Bikes - 10

Rubber gym flooring - At least ½-inch thick; coverage needed to be confirmed

Rogue Monster resistance bands - Quantity and resistance levels to be confirmed

Jump ropes - 10

Sandbags - 5 three-pack sets—15 sandbags total

PVC pipes for technique practice - 10—¾-inch diameter, 58 inches long

Women’s barbells - 5

Men’s barbells - 5

20-pound wall balls - 5

14-pound wall balls - 5

10-pound wall balls - 5

Ab mats - 10

Why this equipment matters: Rowers and bikes provide conditioning options. Barbells and sandbags support strength training. Wall balls, jump ropes, and resistance bands allow varied workouts and modifications. PVC pipes help beginners practice lifting technique, while flooring and a visible timer support organized classes.

Help fund an item, contribute toward a larger purchase, or contact us about donating equipment. Please coordinate equipment donations with us so we can confirm condition and suitability.

We will update this list as equipment is purchased or donated, showing what has been received and what is still needed.

Equipment donations: thefitnessproject48@gmail.com

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Our Starting Class Schedule

The Fitness Project will begin with three structured, coached classes each week:

Tuesday: Time to be announced

Thursday: Time to be announced

Saturday morning: Time to be announced

Classes will include a guided warm-up, instruction, a planned workout, and a cooldown, with modifications for different fitness levels.

We’re seeking volunteer coaches who can commit to leading one or more of these weekly classes. As our coaching team, equipment, and participation grow, we hope to expand the schedule.

Your donations will help equip these classes and support consistent programming. We’ll announce the official start date and class times as preparations are completed.