Frequently Asked Questions

HONESTY stands for Helping Our Neighborhood, Especially Saving The Youth.

Honesty is a faith-based nonprofit in Lincoln, Nebraska, focused on mentoring underserved youth, building character, encouraging service, and creating positive opportunities for young people in the community.

Through mentorship, Christ-centered teaching, community service, social events, speaking engagements, and youth experiences, the Honesty Project helps young people build faith, accountability, purpose, and a stronger path forward.

The Honesty Project primarily serves underserved youth and young people in the Lincoln community who would benefit from positive mentorship, faith-based guidance, community connection, and meaningful opportunities for growth.

The organization is especially passionate about reaching youth who may be facing barriers, making difficult choices, or needing consistent adults in their corner.

Yes. The Honesty Project is rooted in Christian faith and biblical teaching.

Faith is a central part of the organization’s mission, mentorship, and programs. Youth involved in Honesty Project programming may participate in Christ-centered teaching, prayer, scripture reading, and conversations about faith, character, accountability, and purpose.

Iron Sharpens Iron is the flagship youth mentorship program of the Honesty Project.

Inspired by Proverbs 27:17, the program brings together a group of youth during the school year for faith-based mentorship, accountability, community service, and positive connection.

Participants meet regularly, serve the community, grow in character, and may earn the opportunity to take part in an all-expenses-paid summer experience through the Honesty Project.

Families, guardians, schools, community members, or partner organizations may contact the Honesty Project to ask about youth involvement.

Because program space is limited and each youth’s situation is different, participation is reviewed by the Honesty Project team. Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee acceptance into a program.

The Honesty Project hosts positive social events designed to give youth a safe place to connect, have fun, build relationships, and experience community.

These events also allow Clay and the Honesty Project team to stay connected with youth beyond formal programming and continue building trust through consistent presence.

Yes. Donors may give to support the overall mission of the Honesty Project or specific needs such as Iron Sharpens Iron, youth events, meals, transportation, supplies, service projects, or summer experiences.

If you would like your gift directed toward a specific need, please include that information when donating or contact the team directly.

Yes! HONESTY Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Donations help fund the real needs behind the work, including mentorship, meals, transportation, program supplies, community service projects, youth events, summer trips, outreach, and operating expenses.

Every gift helps the Honesty Project continue showing up for youth across Lincoln.

Yes. Businesses, churches, and community partners can support the Honesty Project through financial sponsorships, in-kind donations, event support, supplies, transportation assistance, meals, or connections to additional resources.

Sponsorships help expand the reach of the organization and create more opportunities for youth in Lincoln.

Yes. Volunteers are an important part of the Honesty Project’s work.

Depending on current needs, volunteers may help with events, meals, supplies, transportation support, service opportunities, mentorship-related activities, or behind-the-scenes support. Volunteer opportunities may vary based on program needs and safety requirements.

Clay Anders is available for speaking engagements with schools, churches, juvenile programs, nonprofits, community organizations, and youth-focused groups.

His talks focus on choices, consequences, accountability, faith, mental health, overcoming adversity, and building a life with purpose.

To request a speaking engagement, please contact the Honesty Project team with details about your event, audience, location, date, and goals.

Speaking engagements with Clay Anders begin at $5,000 per hour.

Reduced or waived fees may be considered for qualifying organizations serving youth, underserved communities, faith-based initiatives, or individuals facing significant barriers. Organizations requesting a waiver will be asked to complete a short form for review.

No. The Honesty Project is not an emergency service, crisis line, shelter, or clinical provider.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

No. The Honesty Project provides mentorship, faith-based guidance, community support, and youth programming, but it does not provide licensed counseling, therapy, or medical care.

When needed, the Honesty Project may encourage individuals or families to connect with appropriate local resources or professional support.

You can contact the Honesty Project through the contact form on this website.

Whether you want to donate, volunteer, sponsor, ask about Iron Sharpens Iron, book Clay to speak, or connect the organization with resources, the team would be glad to hear from you.