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What’s Up with
UpLift?Positive life change for at-risk youth.
Colorado UpLift offers a
comprehensive solution to the
needs of inner-city young people.
Dedicated full-time staff members
work with students from fourth
grade through young adulthood.
Our ApproachEffectiveness through relationships.
Mission:
Building long-term, life-changing
relationships with urban youth.
Vision:
A city transformed by new
generations of urban leaders.
In SchoolTeaching character, leadership and life skills
for success.
In select Denver Public Schools,
elementary through middle-school
students take the UpLift elective
class once per week. High school
students attend class five-days-per-
week as an elective course.
After SchoolMentoring for life change.
Staff members spend hours
mentoring students outside of the
classroom through after-school
events and activities.
AdventureGrowth through challenge.
UpLift students participate in year-
round, outdoor activities that
develop leadership, resiliency and
teamwork.
Post SecondaryPersonal advancement through higher
education.
Students are taught the value of
college, instructed in the
admissions process and given
UpLift information to pursue their
dreams.
Join Us!Ways to get involved:
Spring Career Exploration Fairs
Volunteer Guild
• Book Reading Project
• Holiday Store for Students
Fall Celebration Banquet
Financial Partnership
Your ideas welcome!