
2023 GRANT RECIPIENTS
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Carol J. Greer Community Learning Center - $3,000
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Eastside Community Action Center - $4,500
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Kids Repair Program - $2,200
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Lansing Art Gallery - $4,000
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U.S. Naval Sea Cades - $1,250
2022 GRANT RECIPIENTS
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Lansing Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation
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Kids Repair Program
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KDL Foundation
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Cristo Rey Community Center
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Eastside Community Center
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
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Capital Area College Access
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About US
What We Do
The Uplift Our Youth Foundation is an educational and philanthropic foundation whose purpose is to support projects, programs, and activities which enhance opportunities for young people. Each year the Uplift Our Youth Foundation provides funding to projects and programs based in Clinton, Ingham, and Eaton Counties.
Since 2002, Uplift Our Youth Foundation has awarded more than $200,000 to organizations and agencies who serve our community’s youth.
Dollars of donations awarded
200,000+
5,000+
People helped in our communities
2024 Gold Contributors
















Platinum Sponsor
$5,000+
Sponsor recognized and thanked for sponsorship at event. Logo of sponsor on website. Listed as a Gold Sponsor on UOYF Facebook and website. 12 months business video on our website. Camera ready advertisement in the program book. One (1) Table (8 seating) to the Grant Awards Dinner.
Silver Sponsor
$2,000+
Sponsor recognized and thanked for sponsorship at event. Logo of sponsor on UOYF Facebook page and website.
Listed as Silver Sponsor on UOYF Facebook and web site. 6 months business video on our website. Camera ready advertisement in the program book. Four (4) Tickets to the Grant Awards Dinner.
SPONSOR
Sponsorship Opportunities
Michigan State University College of Medicine - Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our 2024 Silver Sponsors
2024 Uplift Friends
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All Saints Episcopal Church
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Christine Worland
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Eastside Community Action Center
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First Presbyterian Church
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Frederick Ford
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George and Ida J. Stockman
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Glenn Robinson
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Kevin B. Scott and Mable Martin-Scott
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Lansing Housing Commission
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Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
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Nettavia D. Curry, Ph.D.
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Paulette Russell
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Rocky Beckett
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Spencer Simmons
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Stephen I. Esquith and Christine Worland-Esquith
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Tri-Star Trust
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Victor Verchereau
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Featured Donors
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Betty and John Sanford
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Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, Ingham Counties
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Dr. Jessie J. Storey-Fry
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Lansing Branch NAACP
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Lee N. June and Shirley A. June
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Michigan State University - University Outreach and Engagement
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Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
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Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Michigan State University Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion - Dr. Jabbar Bennett
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Mr. and Mrs. John P. Gardner
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Myron and Terrilyn Frierson
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Octavis Long
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Patrick Connally
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Rocky Ray Beckett and Julie G. Thomas-Beckett
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Wilbert Fobbs, Jr. and Ava Fobbs
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