Imagine a world where every child has the opportunity to succeed. A world where they feel valued, supported, and empowered. At Elevate Phoenix, we’re working tirelessly to make that world a reality.
The Challenges Our Youth Face
Many low-income, at-risk children and teens in our community face immense challenges. They see despair, gangs, drugs, and poverty right outside their front door. These experiences can have a devastating impact on their education and future prospects. Without our help, these students are at risk of failing in school or even dropping out.
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
We believe that every child deserves a chance to break the cycle of poverty. By providing essential support and resources, we can help these young people overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential.
How Your Sponsorship Can Make a Difference
As a monthly Champions of Change Sponsor, you will play a crucial role in transforming the lives of these children and teens.
Your support will provide them with the following:
- Empowering In-Class Support: Participate in life skills-based reading and workforce preparedness classes led by Elevate Phoenix’s dedicated teacher-mentors directly within the partner schools’ classrooms. These classes equip students with practical skills for academic success and future career readiness.
- Academic Achievement: Receive lunch hour and after-school tutoring and homework help to ensure they succeed in all their classes. This personalized support helps them improve their academic skills, grades, and overall understanding of the material. Additionally, they gain access to thousands of free e-books, further enhancing their reading comprehension and strengthening their academic foundation.
- Building Resilience: Gain positive life skills and resilience to deal with adversity and daily life challenges. They learn valuable coping mechanisms and develop the strength to overcome obstacles. Additionally, they receive training to become peer leaders and mentors, taking on a more active role in supporting their peers and fostering a positive school environment.
- Healthy Choices: Learn how and why to avoid drugs and gangs, making healthy choices for their future. Elevate Phoenix equips them with the knowledge and skills to navigate difficult situations and resist negative influences.
- Unwavering Support System: Have a caring teacher-mentor to connect with 24/7/365. These mentors act as trusted confidants and offer constant support whenever they are in distress or need help.
- A Brighter Tomorrow: By providing the necessary support, Elevate Phoenix helps these students stay in school, graduate, advance to college, and ultimately get a well-paying job. This breaks the cycle of generational poverty and allows them to achieve their dreams.
Transforming Lives One Sponsor at a Time
As a Champion of Change Sponsor, you will directly impact the lives of low-income, at-risk youth who face significant daily challenges:
- 85% live at or below the Federal Poverty Level.
- 90% qualify for the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch Program.
- Most live in neighborhoods with gangs and high drug use.
- Many come from large households and live in crowded conditions.
- At least 60% come from homes where English is not their first language and don’t have someone readily available to help with their homework.
- Most are the first in their family to attend school beyond the 6th grade.
- The vast majority lack positive role models and mentors to encourage them and show them the way out of generational poverty.
These challenges can rob children of their childhood spirit and leave them feeling overlooked. Elevate Phoenix works tirelessly to ensure they feel loved, cared about, and believed in. Our teacher-mentors greet them warmly and offer encouragement every day when they arrive at school.
The Benefits of Being a Champions of Change Sponsor
In addition to making a life-changing difference, your sponsorship offers several benefits:
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- Receive Elevate Phoenix’s annual report: Stay informed about our progress and the impact your support is making.
- Receive annual letters from students: Read firsthand how your sponsorship has helped teens succeed in school and prepare for their future.
- Qualify for the Arizona Tax Credit:* Reduce your state taxes while supporting a worthy cause.
- Experience the joy of giving: Witness the positive and lasting difference you are making.
- Receive a Champion of Change Sponsor magnet: A daily reminder of your commitment to changing children’s lives.
- Become a virtual Champion of Change Mentor: Offer encouragement and support to the youth through our online platform.
Become a Champion Today
Together, we can create a brighter future for these deserving children.