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 $245,000 to organizations and agencies who serve our community’s youth.
$245,000+
Dollars of donations awarded
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
Case Studies
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
Community Mental Health
Our Blog
Our Contributors
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
Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center
Provide the community an art encounters program allowing over 300 participants to receive free art kits, simple introductory art projects and instructions and artist talks.
Annual HBCU Fair provided an opportunity for insightful discussions, covering how college could potentially effects someone’s socio-economic/network, career opportunities and the overall college experience.
Interactive workshop for 25 children at Impression 5 providing hands on engineering activities and emphasizing the role of science in everyday life.
KDL Foundation
Les Meres et' Debutantes Club of Greater Lansing Alumni Association
Conducted Healthy Cooking Class for community youth at Allen Center.
Eastside Community Action Center
“Off the Street” program targeted at-risk youth aged 9-26 years in the Lansing Tri-County region. It offered many strategies focusing on prevention for youth 9-16 years, and intervention for young adults 17-26 years.
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