LOVING YOUTH AND UNITING FAMILIES
Home of The Cave of Adullam (CATTA)
Our Mission
Our mission is to counter negative cultural influences that misdirect the lives of youth by raising awareness and strengthening families through innovative prevention programming, education, parental engagement, mentoring, and counseling.
our vision:
THRIVING DETROIT YOUTH IN VIBRANT COMMUNITIES, VIABLE SCHOOLS, AND HEALTHY FAMILIES
The Need
transformational relationships
If you consider yourself successful, chances are, somewhere along your journey there were people who encouraged or pushed you towards your potential. It may have been a parent, a teacher, a relative, or a mentor.
Unfortunately, many of today’s urban youth lack this positive guidance, resulting in alarming dropout, teen pregnancy, and incarceration rates. That’s where Elevate comes in; with meaningful relationships, opportunities, and experiences that shape students into the young adults we know they can become.
STUDENTS
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RELATIONSHIPS
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INVESTMENT
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IMPACT
Our Programs
meeting kids where they need us most
Elevate employs a holistic approach to meet each child’s needs. This means full-time salaried teacher-mentors, year-round programming, cross-age mentoring, and a long-term relational approach in four areas: accredited classes, mentoring, adventure, and college & career.
ACCREDITED CLASSES
MENTORING
ADVENTURE
COLLEGE & CAREER
ACCREDITED CLASSES
MENTORING
ADVENTURE
COLLEGE & CAREER
The Impact
real lives changed
High school graduation is an important predictor for a student’s overall health and long-term success. Yet, research shows that students of color, students from low-income families, and other historically underserved populations graduate at rates substantially lower than the national average.
91% of Elevate students nationwide are on-track to graduate.
Students who complete three or more semesters of the Elevate program are on-track to graduate. Students who progress through each year of high school are better prepared for their future and plan to attend college, the military, or a trade school.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL HEALTH
EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Success Stories
reason to believe it works
Statistics may help us prove Elevate’s efficacy, but our students’ stories speak for themselves.
Lorena
Denver, CO
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Lorena
Denver, CO
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Lorena
Denver, CO
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Lorena
Denver, CO
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17 CITIES
10.6K STUDENTS
86 SCHOOLS
Invest
putting money where it matters
How has the Elevate model proven successful for over 30 years? We create developmental assets, build strong character, inspire school success, and encourage community engagement.
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