Colorado Uplift

Colorado UpLift is a nonprofit youth service organization that teaches character, leadership, and life skills to urban kids in Denver & Aurora Public Schools. Our unique model uses full-time, salaried staff who teach and mentor kids starting in elementary school, continuing on to middle school, high school, and beyond! Colorado UpLift offers five program areas to students for a holistic approach to youth development: In School, After School, Adventure, Advanced Leadership and Post Secondary. Overall, UpLift is a relational solution to the issues faced by underserved youth. Here’s what makes us different- Our staff represent the communities they serve and are available to students year round - Out program is holistic, targeting many areas of a kid’s life - Our commitment is consistent and long-term - We provide cross-age mentoring opportunities to students