Hello - my name is Adam and I have been fortunate enough to join Elevate Youth this summer as a first-year intern. I chose to work here because of the positive impact they have on so many communities. I have been participating in team sports and enjoying the outdoors for as long as I can remember. The connection to the outdoors has a lasting impact on physical and mental health, and everyone should be given the opportunity to take advantage of it.
Read MoreHey, my name is Tova and I am a second year youth fellow. I chose to intern at Elevate Youth for the second summer for many reasons, but the main reason is because of their message to the community and what they stand for. As an inner city kid, I was fortunate to have outdoor experiences like skiing, ice-skating, hiking, etc but a lot of my friends could not experience it for financial or personal reasons. Elevate Youth is exactly what their name is. They elevate inner city kids to reach their highest/ greatest potential, to achieve their wildest dreams. Also, this non-profit gives kids experiences that they probably would have not done in a long time.
Read More2021 is off to a busy start here at Elevate Youth! A couple months in, we find ourselves more motivated than ever to grow our impact and meet the rising need of our communities. With strong partnerships, community support, and a new E.A.T. initiative in full swing, we are uniquely positioned to do just that. We're excited to bring you along!
Read MoreCambridge, MA – After a successful pilot of the 2020 Local Parks Program last fall, the Office of Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, local nonprofit Elevate Youth, and the Cambridge Housing Authority’s Work Force Youth Program have expanded their partnership to include MIT’s Office of Government and Community Relations for the 2021 Local Parks Program beginning this spring.
Read MoreThis has been a difficult year to say the least. However, I believe that in times of adversity and hardship the strength of community shines bright. Throughout 2020, I’ve had the privilege of realizing this truth almost every day through the actions of each and everyone of you in the Elevate Youth community. COVID-19 hit our communities the hardest, and nature’s refuge became even more distant from our youth. To me, the importance of our work has never been more clear.
Read MoreThis holiday season, Elevate Youth, in collaboration with our incredible partners and volunteers, delivered 130 fully funded Thanksgiving meals to high need families within our network. The event serves as a catalyst for our new E.A.T. initiative, which will introduce health & wellness to our existing curriculum. This year, we are beyond thankful for the many friends, supporters, and close partners who stepped up for our community during this difficult time. Here are a few highlights:
Read MoreThe Office of Mayor Siddiqui and CHA’s Work Force Program have partnered with local nonprofit organization, Elevate Youth, to launch its “Local Parks Program” in Cambridge today.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce Elevate Youth’s first virtual fundraiser: a virtual outdoors challenge.
Read MoreHere at Elevate Youth, we are committed to creating inclusivity in outdoor spaces for our young people and all people of color. Now, more than ever, we must stand up and speak out against systemic racism.
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