About Project Uplift

Project UPLIFT (Utilizing Positive Leaders to Inspire Future Talent) is a 40 developmental, asset-inspired, community/afterschool-based mentoring and education program for youth with multiple risk factors.

The program uses a one-to-one peer and group mentoring strategy. Mentors meet with youth in community and/or on their school campus during lunch or after school to accomplish the goals and objectives of the project.

Our Purpose:

1. To identify, recruit, and train Mentors/Tutors from all sectors of the community.
2. To develop and utilize youth leadership and life/social and resiliency skills.
3. To improve academic achievement and instill a dedication to a culture of “Higher Education.”
4. To develop a deep sense of positive self-image through education culture, history, and community service.
5. To provide a development and training ground and social opportunities for Mentors.
   

Our Founder

“Mentoring provides me with nourishment to the soul, it brings me great joy knowing that I am making a positive difference in the lives of the youth I have mentored over the years. Each smile that I generate and life I help turn around...”

- John Ervin, III
Director, Founder