No one gets there alone
That’s why Elevate shows up
Our Mission
Building long-term, life-changing relationships with Indianapolis urban youth, equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community.
The Need
TRANSFORMATIVE 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.
From our inception, Elevate desired to be part of the solution of helping students living in under-supported communities achieve upward economic mobility. We believe Elevate plays a crucial role in the city-wide collaborative efforts to solve our city’s complex challenges by tapping into the unlimited yet often untapped potential of the next generation who live in or near poverty and empowering them to be thriving citizrns and good neighbors who contibute to Indianapolis becoming a 21st-century model city.
Our Programs
MEETING KIDS WHERE THEY NEED US MOST
Using this strategy means employing full-time, salaried teacher-mentors, year-round programming, cross-age mentoring, and a long-term relational approach in four areas: accredited classes, mentoring, sports & adventure, and Pathways to Purpose, our college & career planning program.
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.
80% of graduating elevate students enroll in college, military or trade school.
Using this proven methodology in the toughest circumstances consistently results in 80% 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 our students’ stories speak for themselves.
