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One family. One mission. Thirteen causes.
What started as a Bar Mitzvah project became a cross-country journey of kindness, connection, and community.
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How it all began
One Boy's Bar Mitzvah Project Changed Everything
When Will Biscardi was preparing for his Bar Mitzvah, he wanted his mitzvah project — the act of service that is central to the Jewish coming-of-age tradition — to be something truly meaningful. Not a bake sale. Not a car wash. Something that would leave a real mark on the world.
Together with his cousin, Dylan Fox, and inspired by the concept of 13 Random Acts of Kindness (one for each year of his life), Will mapped out a cross-country RV journey with his family. The plan: visit 13 nonprofits across 9 states, donating money, books, supplies, and time to each one.
What began as a Bar Mitzvah project became something far bigger. The journey — 6,000+ miles, 9 states, 13 causes — was just the beginning.
A living project
The Journey Continues
The Idea is Born
Will begins planning his Bar Mitzvah project. Inspired by 13 Random Acts of Kindness, he and his cousin Dylan map out a cross-country route to visit 13 nonprofits.
The Journey Begins
The Biscardi family hits the road in an RV. From Bryn Mawr, PA to the Grand Canyon and beyond — 6,000+ miles, 9 states, 13 stops.
The Project Continues
Rather than letting the project end with the celebration, Will continues fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer work throughout high school.
Growing the Mission
Will continues his outreach — staying in touch with the 13 nonprofit partners.
Still Going
Now heading into his senior year in high school, Will remains committed to the mission. Good Will Across America is an ongoing initiative — not a one-time event.
The route
9 States. 13 Causes. One Family.
Click any numbered stop to learn about the nonprofit Will visited and the impact he made.
Why 13 Nonprofits?
In Jewish tradition, a Bar Mitzvah marks the age of 13 — the moment a young person takes on adult responsibilities. Will chose 13 organizations to honor that milestone, each one representing a community, a cause, and a commitment to making the world a little better.
Compassion
Every stop was chosen because real people needed real help.
Connection
Crossing state lines to show that kindness has no borders.
Action
Not just awareness — Will showed up, donated, and volunteered.
Community
Inspiring other young people to find their own mitzvah project.
Watch the journey
See the road come alive
Follow Will and his family as they cross America, stop by stop, story by story.
Be part of the journey.
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