Arthur Dean Family Foundation Partnership | Elevate Indianapolis

At Elevate, we are immensely grateful for the unwavering support of our partners, each of whom plays a crucial role in empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives of youth and families in Central Indiana. Today, we want to shine a spotlight on one of our esteemed partners, the Arthur Dean Family Foundation, a private family foundation based in Indianapolis. Their dedicated focus on supporting organizations engaged in exceptional work for youth and families aligns seamlessly with Elevate’s mission.

Situated in the heart of Indianapolis, the Arthur Dean Family Foundation stands out for its commitment to fostering positive change in the community. Elevate is proud to count them among our partners, as their support has been instrumental in enabling us to carry out our initiatives that benefit young people and families throughout Central Indiana.

As a grantee partner of the Arthur Dean Family Foundation, Elevate has experienced firsthand the impact of their philanthropic vision. In a recent letter of support, Ruthie Purcell-Jones, Executive Director of Elevate, expressed deep gratitude for the foundation’s support. Purcell-Jones highlighted a key aspect of Elevate’s mission that resonates with the foundation: the organization’s profound and intentional commitment to relationship development with young people.

In a recent letter of support, Purcell-Jones emphasized, “What we appreciate most about this organization [Elevate] is their deep, intentional commitment to relationship development with young people and how they support, but do not prescribe, the exploration of their life pathways.” This recognition underscores Elevate’s unique approach, which values genuine connections and empowers young individuals to explore and define their own life journeys.

As we reflect on the past year, Elevate extends heartfelt thanks to the Arthur Dean Family Foundation for their invaluable support. Their partnership has enabled us to continue our mission of fostering positive relationships and providing support for the exploration of life pathways by youth in Central Indiana.

The collaboration between Elevate and the Arthur Dean Family Foundation exemplifies the power of partnerships in creating meaningful change. We remain committed to our mission, and with partners like the Arthur Dean Family Foundation by our side, we are confident in our ability to make a lasting impact on the lives of youth and families in Central Indiana. To the foundation and all our partners, thank you for your continued support. Together, we are making a difference.