Project Make Waves Gives Back

Founded by Tryston Brown and Roy Sharma; developed in their student organization, the Glenelg Country School Business Incubator

Mission Statement

The mission of Project Make Waves is to develop and enrich communities by honing elements of sneaker culture. As part of our Spring Service initiative, we aim to provide running and athletic shoes for student athletes who are in need. As well as highlight athletes who are excelling in their own communities. Our project was started to help athletes who couldn't afford the shoes they needed to compete and give them a fair chance to become athletes they are inspired to be. Overtime, it has evolved into an entity that allows students to get involved with athletics and uplifts those already participating. Since our team is made up of student athletes, we know the importance of looking good and feeling comfortable to perform at our full potential in an athletic setting. These shoes would not only open the door for our recipients to many opportunities such as college scholarships, but it also allows them to create team bonds and memories with their teammates that can last a lifetime.

A Major “DripStibution”

Sponsoring Athletes In The Community

We partnered with athletic wear businesses in the DMV area to purchase new footwear for 3 up-and-coming student athletes.
Fundraising For New Shoes

We ran fundraisers at The Glenelg Country School to purchase 10+ pairs of new Nike sneakers that were given to The Clarksburg Closet Organization. In addition to shoe, we also donated money, so they could purchase more clothing articles for their foundation.
Used Shoe Drive

We partnered with schools across the country to over 800+ used shoes to donate to The Soles4Souls Organization.

A Closer Look:

Community Donations

Make Waves Athletes

Partners

Partner Schools

Glenelg Country School

Glenelg Country School is a nonsectarian, co-educational independent day school in Howard County, Maryland, adjacent to Columbia, Maryland and between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The School offers a continuous college-preparatory program from age 2 through grade 12.

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Atholton High School

Atholton High School is a high school in Columbia, Maryland, United States and is a part of the Howard County public school system.

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Glenelg High School

Glenelg High School is a public high school in Glenelg, Maryland, United States. Glenelg HS is located in the western portion of Howard County, Maryland and is part of the Howard County public schools system, which is among the highest-ranked in the nation.

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Used Shoe Drive Recipient

Soles4Souls

Soles4Souls is a non-profit headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. It receives shoe and clothing donations from individuals, community donation drives, and retailers. Then, Soles4Souls distributes the donated items to various programs around the world to help those in need.

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New Shoe Drive Recipient

Clarksburg Closet

The Clarksburg Closet is a clothing bank that provides quality clothing without charge to meet the needs of the Clarksburg community and its neighbors. They are a ministry of Cedarbrook Community Church and are located several doors down from the church at 23810 Stringtown Road Clarksburg, MD 20871. They are completely volunteer-run and they appreciate the support of our surrounding communities, including Clarksburg, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Poolesville and Frederick.

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Athletic Gear Sponsors

Feet First

Founded in 1979, Feet First Sports is one of Maryland's longest standing run specialty stores. They take great pride in connecting with their community, offering expert advise with custom footwear fittings, and helping you reach your wellness goals. When you visit them in Columbia, MD they hope you'll feel like you're among friends and family.

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Chiseled Life Gym

Chiseled Life Gym is a 24-hour gym in Columbia, MD that functions as a comprehensive training facility. They cover all the bases in your 24 hour fitness journey including personal trainer, nutrition, and recovery in order to help you achieve your goals!

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DripVision Culture

DripVision Culture is a streetwear brand specializing in T-shirts that promote a motivating mindset. DripVision’s four focal areas are mentality, art, urban culture, and community. The brand is centered around empowering creators, building personal brands, and leaving a lasting impact on the world.

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