Colorado UpLift

Did You Know?

> Only 56% 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.

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What's New?

UpLift Wins Youth Awards!
The Metropolitan Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award is given annually to deserving students who have overcome significant life obstacles.  Congrats to 10 UpLift students  who received this recognition (out of 20 total awards).
 
Gear Up Grant
Colorado UpLift, Denver Scholarship Foundation and Goodwill Industries will partner with Denver Public Schools to impact more middle-school students in northwest Denver, as part of a Gear Up! grant.