With ELEVATE, we design and implement custom professional development opportunities tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of rising scholars.

ELEVATE is built on the principles of empowerment, mentorship, and growth, ensuring that participants gain the tools, resources, and networks necessary to excel in their academic and professional journeys. Through carefully curated experiences, ELEVATE helps unlock the full potential of each scholar, preparing them to become leaders and innovators in their chosen fields.

Since 2020, the ELEVATE program has created 85 custom internships, connecting rising scholars with opportunities in education, social work, STEM, and nonprofit management. With over 90% of participants gaining career-relevant skills and 70% securing full-time employment or graduate placements within six months, ELEVATE has proven transformative. The program has also delivered over 300 hours of mentorship and hosted 25 professional development workshops, building leadership and fostering professional growth in Chicago students.

With IMPACT, we serve as first-responder advocates, addressing the immediate and ongoing needs of students and families in challenging situations.

Our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide personalized support, from connecting families to essential resources to offering guidance during critical moments of transition. IMPACT is rooted in compassion and action, ensuring that no student or family feels alone as they navigate academic, emotional, or logistical challenges. By being present and proactive, we help create pathways toward upward social mobility for Chicago students.

Our IMPACT program has supported over 150 families since its inception, addressing critical needs like housing assistance, school enrollment, and mental health support. As first-responder advocates, the program has managed more than 250 emergency interventions and distributed over $20,000 worth of essential resources, including technology and transportation assistance. Additionally, 95% of referred families have been connected to sustainable long-term services, and over 50 Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) have been successfully advocated for, ensuring equitable educational opportunities.