The leadership, the staff, the volunteers...these people truly care about the students they serve and have a passion for making a difference in the lives of these kids!
I've proudly been involved with Elevate for over three years. The organization's model of employing teacher-mentors as part of the school curriculum has had a profound effect on both the personal and academic lives of its students. Every school needs a program like Elevate.
Elevate is doing amazing work with young people. They're directly impacting young people in a meaningful way providing long term mentorship and genuine relationship building. We need more schools to provide the classes and services that elevate provides to young people in Indianapolis. As they say, no one gets there alone!
I first learned of Elevate Indy through its leader, Aaron Story. I found the story of Elevate and it’s impact here in Indy (and In other major US cities) so compelling that I became a financial supporter first, and then two years later joined the BOD.
I would challenge anyone to find a more effective ministry working with urban youth to realize their full God-given potential. It’s an amazing NFP leveraging a teacher/mentor model to positively effect the paths our urban youth choose…many going on to colleges or trade schools to become productive, flourishing members of our community! Job well done, Elevate!!
As a person born in raised in Indianapolis and attending public schools, I realize the importance of mentorship and community. Elevate Indy not only provides quality skills education and mentorship but also exposes students to new experiences they would others not be exposed to or taught in a traditional setting. The quality of the instructors and curriculum aligns with Elevate Indy's mission to change the lives of our urban kids, reduce generational poverty, enhance the city's workforce and prepare the next generation of leaders.
Elevate is the best option for inner city kids to have a fair shot at a decent future. Elevate provides an elective class option for students who want to learn how to navigate and succeed. Elevate students graduate high school. Their graduation rate should be enough to garner support, but the program does so much more. The Elevate students realize that they have post high school opportunities and set real goals to achieve.
The Staff at Elevate are committed to helping students succeed by developing long-term, life-changing relationships with them. It's a pleasure interacting with the staff and students in this program, watching their progress and development every day! The students are clearly impacted by the dedication of their teacher-mentors and the investment that's being made in them!