About Elevate Phoenix
Seven Core Beliefs
We believe…
1. EVERY CHILD is of great worth and has the desire and potential for success.
2. LONG TERM, 24/7/365 RELATIONSHIPS with caring adults have positive proven outcomes in the lives of our urban youth.
3. HOLISTIC approach is essential for a strong and healthy future for our youth.
4. FULL TIME, SALARIED MENTORS WHO COME FROM SIMILAR BACKGROUNDS
as the students have a high capacity for positive influence.
5. SERVANT LEADERSHIP, leading from a posture of selflessness and service, is the foundation for leadership.
6. THE INTRINSIC DIGNITY of every person and act accordingly.
7. WORKING IN COLLABORATION yields the best long-term results, acknowledging that the complex work in our urban centers cannot be done single-handedly. Collaboration that breeds synergy ensures that we are all stronger, and more
successful, when we come together under a common goal.
Elevate Phoenix Impact
We introduce urban students to a positive and caring teacher/mentor who helps ensure they don’t have to navigate life’s toughest challenges alone.
98% Graduation Rate
98% Graduation Rate compared to 74% graduation rate and 52% dropout rate in the state of Arizona.
90% College Retention
Students who complete our R.I.S.E. program, graduate from college or a trades/certificate program.
100% of R.I.S.E Students
Continue on with college, attend a trade/certificate program, military/armed forces, or join the workforce
30,000+ Students
We partner with Phoenix Union High School District, which is the largest district with over 30k+ students.
Peer Leadership Class
We are embedded in the inner-city high schools and teach life skills, character development, and leadership skills.
Teacher-Mentors 24/7
Teachers earn “the right” to Do Life with our students 24/7/365 as they become their mentor.
13 CHARACTER QUALITIES
Skills We Teach To All Of Our Students
1. VISION: Thinking or dreaming of your future.
2. COURAGE: Being brave and standing up for what you believe.
3. RESPECT: Treating others and yourself well.
4. CARING: Being kind and helping others.
5. RESPONSIBILITY: Doing what you need to do.
6. POSITIVE WORK ETHIC: Working hard and doing a good job.
7. INTEGRITY: Honesty, honor, and keeping promises.
8. CAREER MINDED: Preparing for a career, work chosen based on interests and skills.
9. COMMUNICATION: Talking clearly, listening carefully, making sure you understand.
10. LEADERSHIP: Influencing a team to accomplish a goal.
11. PROBLEM SOLVING: Finding good answers in hard situations.
12. DECISION MAKING: Making good choices.
13. GOAL SETTING: Making a plan and taking steps to reach my dream.