No one gets there alone

That’s why Elevate shows up

Our Mission

Building long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth, equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community.

our vision:
generations of thriving urban leaders

The Need

transformational relationships

If you consider yourself successful, chances are, somewhere along your journey there were people who encouraged or pushed you towards your potential. It may have been a parent, a teacher, a relative, or a mentor.

Unfortunately, many of today’s urban youth lack this positive guidance, resulting in alarming dropout, teen pregnancy, and incarceration rates. That’s where Elevate comes in; with meaningful relationships, opportunities, and experiences that shape students into the young adults we know they can become.

Our Programs

meeting kids where they need us most

Elevate employs a holistic approach to meet each child’s needs. This means full-time salaried teacher-mentors, year-round programming, cross-age mentoring, and a long-term relational approach in four areas: accredited classes, mentoring, adventure, and college & career.

IMAGINE IF NO ONE
taught you what it meant to have integrity.

IMAGINE IF NO ONE
had your back when you needed it most.

IMAGINE IF NO ONE
helped you make a plan for your future.

IMAGINE IF NO ONE
helped you grow through challenge.

The Impact

real lives changed

How has the Elevate model proven successful for over 30 years? We create developmental assets, build strong character, inspire school success, and encourage community engagement.

  • 86%

86% of graduating elevate students enroll in college, military or trade school.

Using this proven methodology in the toughest circumstances consistently results in 86% of Elevate students enrolling in four-year, two-year, military, or trade school.

 

Success Stories

reason to believe it works

Statistics may help us prove Elevate’s efficacy, but students’ stories from our national affiliates speak for themselves.

Lorena
Denver, CO
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Erik
New York, NY
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Rhonda
Denver, CO
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Toby
Denver, CO
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Our Affiliates

The Cities we serve

Colorado Uplift began in Denver in 1982. Now Elevate has expanded the program model to Orlando, Phoenix, Indianapolis, New England, New York City, Las Vegas, St. Louis, Dallas and Jacksonville.

Las Vegas, NV Denver, CO Phoenix, AZ Indianapolis, IN St Louis, MO Dallas, TX New England NYC, NY Orlando, FL Jacksonville, FL

Invest

putting money where it matters

Your tax deductible donation to Elevate St. Louis will help us develop youth into men and women of integrity who will help raise the quality of life in Greater St. Louis. Invest today in the future of our region.

no one gets there alone