From Grassroots to a National Movement

Project Positive Change (Project PC) was officially registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2016 (federally recognized in 2017), but its roots go much deeper.

Before its formal recognition, starting back in 2012, Project PC was a grassroots effort—built on small acts of service, community gatherings, and a commitment to finding real solutions for those struggling with PTSD, trauma, TBI, and mental health challenges.

But something was clear:

We could only go so far on our own.

To truly expand our reach, we needed to grow. That meant finding resources, building partnerships, and creating structured programs that would allow us to help even more people.

And so, we began to evolve.

The Growth of Project PC

Since 2016, Project Positive Change has become more than just a nonprofit—it has become a movement.

We searched for innovative ways to support veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors, blending holistic healing with evidence-based care to create something unique.

As we grew, we discovered powerful methods of healing, including:

Sound Healing & Meditation – Using vibration and frequency to regulate emotions and release trauma.
Cacao & Sound Ceremonies – Sacred gatherings fostering deep emotional healing and connection.
Dirt Therapy & Nature Immersion – Reconnecting with the land through gardening, nature walks, and outdoor healing.
Movement Practices – Tai Chi, yoga, and breathwork to restore balance between mind and body.
Community & Peer Support – Helping veterans, first responders, and their families rebuild stability and purpose.

But none of this would have been possible alone.

This journey has been filled with amazing people—many of them working against all odds to help those in need. Sadly, some are no longer here.

Some have fought through their own struggles, pushing forward even when the world told them to stop.

Without these unsung heroes, Project PC wouldn’t exist.

From volunteers to healers, from researchers to warriors in the fight for mental and physical health, so many people have poured their hearts and souls into this mission.

Together, we’ve built something powerful.

And we’re still growing.

The Positive Change Tour: Taking Healing on the Road

As part of our commitment to reaching more people, we came up with an idea—what if we could take this knowledge directly to veterans and first responders across the country?

We started offering free presentations at American Legions, VFWs, and similar organizations, sharing what we had learned about alternative healing approaches.

But it wasn’t enough to just present information. We wanted to build a network of support in every community we visited.

That’s when we launched the Positive Change Tour.

The vision was to:

Travel from city to city, not just educating but helping individuals in need in real-time
Hold healing circles and sound sessions, bringing immediate relief to those struggling with PTSD & trauma
Connect with local resources, ensuring that each place we visited had ongoing support systems in place

We had everything set in motion—our first event launched just before COVID-19 hit.

Michael Scott’s Journey: Healing & Discovery

I’m Michael Scott, the founder of Project Positive Change. This mission isn’t just about statistics or systemic failures—it’s deeply personal.

I grew up in a family of service—with parents in law enforcement, a father who served on nuclear submarines, and siblings in the medical field.

Like so many who serve, my family carried the burdens of PTSD, trauma, and the hidden struggles of public service.

By the time I was a teenager, that struggle led to something even deeper: homelessness.

I knew what it felt like to fall through the cracks, to live in survival mode, and to not know where help would come from—or if it would come at all.

That experience shaped me in ways I couldn’t have imagined at the time.

It taught me resilience, but more importantly, it taught me that no one should have to go through this alone.

Through my life, I also suffered several traumatic brain injuries (TBI)—a reality that many veterans, first responders, and service members know all too well.

TBI changes everything.

It affects memory, cognition, emotional regulation, and the body’s ability to heal itself. Many don’t even realize the full extent of the damage until years later.

Yet even in the darkest times, there were angels along the way.

The Angels on My Path: A Second Chance at Life

After a terrible motorcycle accident, I found myself in a disability program at a community college.

And this is where the angels appeared—the mentors, counselors, and educators who saw something in me that I didn’t yet see in myself.

Because of their help and belief in me, I went from a dropout to a college student—studying from the late ‘80s to the early 2000s.

That experience changed everything.

It proved that people can change, people can heal—but no one does it alone.

I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for the kindness and guidance of those who stepped in when I needed it most.

It’s why Project PC exists today—to ensure that no one walks this journey alone.

The Road Ahead

Through every twist, turn, and challenge, we have remained steadfast.

We had already been expanding our work to Stanwood, but when COVID shut everything down, we focused our efforts on building out the first Project Positive Change Center on Camano Island. Using our own resources, time, and dedication, we also reached out to local businesses, who stepped up and continue to support us today.

We continue to evolve, constantly learning and discovering new ways to help others heal.

As we study PTSD, sound healing, and trauma recovery, we recognize that every step of this journey has prepared us for what comes next.

A Global Movement for Healing & Change

As Project PC grew, so did our reach.

We expanded our mission across the globe—building bridges between traditional medicine, mental health, and holistic therapies:

Speaking at conferences, universities, and global health forums, raising awareness about alternative trauma recovery.
Serving in leadership roles as an American Legion Volunteer Service Officer, SAL Commander, Chaplain, and Legion Riders officer.
Collaborating with nonprofits, researchers, and practitioners, uniting those pioneering new methods of healing.
Advocating at the UN and WHO, pushing for holistic approaches to trauma care on an international scale.

The Road Ahead

We have dedicated everything—our time, energy, and resources—to this mission.

And we’re just getting started.

Healing is possible.
Change is possible.
Together, we are forging a new path—one of hope, connection, and profound transformation.

Join Us. Be Part of the Change.