The Uplift Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of youth and promoting positive growth and development in the communities that we serve. Our primary aim is to develop and sustain diverse partnerships within the National Capital Region (DC, MD, VA) to provide programming and support to youth; especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

History

The Uplift Foundation grew out of the efforts of a small group of men stationed at Fort Meade, MD to provide “aid to indigent families” in 1984. These men were members of the Lambda Gamma Gamma Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., an international fraternal organization dedicated to uplifting the community. The Foundation was incorporated in the state of Maryland in 2001 and is currently composed of more than 150 volunteers who continue to provide social action programs to the National Capital Region.   

KEY IMPACT AREAS

·         SCHOLARSHIPS

·         MENTORING

·         TALENT HUNT

·         LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

·         COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The broad range of programs and activities we offer has attracted youth from well beyond our initial target area. Today, we proudly serve more than 400 youth each year through various projects such as: Charles Young Scholarship Program, Omega Academy, Project Manhood, Kids Day at Six Flags, Annual Talent Hunt, Annual Youth Leadership Conference, Assault on Illiteracy Program, We Feed Our People, and sponsoring youth team sports, clothing drives for the homeless, and holiday food for the elderly and poor.

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If you would like more information about becoming a program sponsor, please contact us at (web address). A copy of our most recent Annual Report is available upon request.

THE UPLIFT FOUNDATION

PO Box 5101

Upper Marlboro, MD 20775