Colorado UpLift

Did You Know?

> Only 58.8% of students in urban Denver schools graduate from high school?*

> High school students living in low-income families drop out of school at six times the rate of peers from high-income families?*

> The present monetary value of helping a high risk youth (at age 18) is $2.6 to $5.3 million?*

> Without a long-term, caring adult relationship, many at-risk youth have little to no chance at a productive future?*

Learn more about the urban crisis.
*Resource list for stats here

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      UpLift is changing the lives of students every day.
Colorado UpLift is a non-profit, youth service organization teaching character, leadership and life skills to urban youth in Denver, Colorado. 
 
We are dedicated to building long-term, life-changing relationships with students from the inner city, helping them overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.

How? Click here to find out more.



2012/2013 UpLift Annual Report

 

What's New?

We're Celebrating Graduation!
A 90% graduation rate among our seniors is something to celebrate.  June 7 is our recognition event at Berkeley Lake Park. 

Students Win Mayor's Youth Awards
Congratulations to 10 UpLift students who won this year's Mayor's Youth Award.  These winners were honored for overcoming significant obstacles in their lives and making positive choices.