No one gets there alone
That’s why The Yunion 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 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.
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meeting kids where they need us most
transformational relationships
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.
ACCREDITED CLASSES
MENTORING
ADVENTURE
COLLEGE & CAREER
ACCREDITED CLASSES
MENTORING
ADVENTURE
COLLEGE & CAREER
The Impact
real lives changed
High school graduation is an important predictor for a student’s overall health and long-term success. Yet, research shows that students of color, students from low-income families, and other historically underserved populations graduate at rates substantially lower than the national average.
91% of Elevate students nationwide are on-track to graduate.
Students who complete three or more semesters of the Elevate program are on-track to graduate. Students who progress through each year of high school are better prepared for their future and plan to attend college, the military, or a trade school.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL HEALTH
EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Success Stories
reason to believe it works
Statistics may help us prove Elevate’s efficacy, but our students’ stories speak for themselves.
Lorena
Denver, CO
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Lorena
Denver, CO
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Lorena
Denver, CO
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Lorena
Denver, CO
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17 CITIES
10.6K STUDENTS
86 SCHOOLS
Our Affiliates
The Counties we serve
Colorado UpLift began in Denver in 1982. Now Elevate has expanded the program model to cities across America. Click on each of our cities to learn more.
Invest
putting money where it matters
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.
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