the ripple effect

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Equipped to succeed in their chosen career and to thrive as adults, students reap the rewards of the hard work we tackle together. Their communities also benefit. When a student’s life changes direction, that one student positively influences the world around her or him. Daring to dream revives hope, not just for students, but for family, friends, neighbors, and communities. All grow stronger as, one by one, they work in viable-wage careers, rise out of poverty, nurture stable families, lead self-sustaining lives, and, in turn, give back to their community. Each student’s path looks different, but all lead to fulfillment and prosperity. Woven together, they infuse life that heals, restores, and energizes communities.

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Learn more about the difference Elevate makes by listening to these students share their stories, distinct yet revealing a new trajectory that maximizes potential and realizes dreams.

Robert
Purdue Polytechnic Student
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Landon
Arsenal Tech Student
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Adrian
George Washington Student
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Alumni: Our rippling impact

"After graduation, I attended college at Mary University of St. Joseph College, but I decided that college wasn't for me, so now I'll be looking to pursue my career in early childhood education... Elevate has supported me by helping me get to college and even like supporting me, even though I'm choosing not to go through with going to college. One area I feel like I have succeeded in is graduating high school"
Ta’Laya
Elevate Alumni
"Since Graduation I am a traveling iron worker with local 22. It's a union, it's cool I get to go to Michigan, New York, Ohio, Kentucky, wherever they want me, I go. Elevate has supported me by getting me in line with the work force."
Christopher
⚙️ Union Iron Worker | Elevate Alumni
"Since graduating I attend U-Indy. I am in the education department. I'm also a middle school teacher mentor with Dream Alive. Aaron (Elevate) has been one of my biggest support systems through it all... once I decided that I was going to transfer my second semester in my freshman year, Aaron had a job for me, so I knew I was secure financially."
Mariana
🏫 Teacher-Mentor w/ Dream Alive | Elevate Alumni
"Elevate has supported me by um well, first Elevate was like one of the major reasons I got my scholarship in the first place, I feel like if there wasn't like an Elevate class to go to or the volunteering experiences that gave me, I probably won't be where I am today."
Marwad
🎓 Butler University Student | Elevate Alumni

What role will you play in other students' success stories?

Big or small, your contribution to a student’s story creates a ripple that spreads to others, changing lives and revitalizing communities.

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