About UPLIFT Academy ®
UPLIFT Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2005 with the mission of providing high-quality educational services to students in New Jersey, aiming to close the achievement gap caused by socioeconomic inequities. We currently offer targeted programs for 8th to 12th-grade students, helping them reach their highest academic and intellectual potential to succeed in educational and professional pursuits.
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Our Programs
College Path Mentorship
The program offers quality, well-rounded educational experiences by equipping mentees with the academic and social skills needed for college success. The program offers free SAT prep, college readiness workshops, and mentorship to guide underserved high school students toward successful college admissions.
Summer Math Camps
The summer math camp offered by UPLIFT aims to assist students in strengthening their mathematical foundations, overcoming summer learning loss, and ultimately maximizing their high school academic success. Additionally, we want to narrow achievement gaps and develop students’ intellectual capacity to get ahead for the next school year.
STEM Education
UPLIFTS’s STEAM Education aims to heighten students’ interest and enhance their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills. Our goal is to achieve this mission by igniting curiosity in students and establishing a life-long love for STEAM through our expertly designed, creative & fun curriculum.
College and Career Mentorship
Our College and Career Mentorship program aims to support college students as they navigate the path from campus to career. Launched with a kickoff meeting at Rutgers University in January 2025, the program connects students with dedicated mentors who provide academic guidance, career coaching, and personal development support.
UPLIFT Newsletter and Activity Reports
2024–25: Building on Success, Expanding Opportunity
The 2024–25 academic year brought continued growth to UPLIFT Academy through expanded programs, new community partnerships, and strong student outcomes. From College Path Mentorship and Summer Math Camps to college mentorship initiatives, UPLIFT continued building pathways for student success across NJ.
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2023-24: Building Bridges to Brighter Futures
As we look back on 2023-24, UPLIFT Academy celebrates a year of growth, achievement, and expanded opportunities for our students. Join us in reflecting on the impact of our programs and the partnerships that made it all possible.
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2022-23: Empowering Futures, Transforming Lives: A Year of Impact by Uplift Academy
As we reflect on the past year at UPLIFT Academy, we are proud to share our remarkable journey in pursuing equitable education and boundless opportunities for all students.
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STEAM Academies
Our Steam Academies, a franchisee of STEAM Works Studio, is uniquely focused on fostering and developing essential 21st Century and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) skills like Problem-Solving, Critical thinking, Creativity, and Collaboration in a hands-on and practical but fun learning environment. We and STEAM Works Studio believe that “Making” can transform how we all learn, from preschoolers to retirees.
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MERIT Scholars Program Coming in January 2027
UPLIFT Academy is preparing to launch a new academic program, MERIT Scholars, in January 2027. Designed for middle school students, MERIT Scholars will provide focused support in Math and English while helping students prepare for selective and magnet high school opportunities in Essex and Passaic counties.
Summer Math Camp Expands to Serve More Than 50 Students
In Summer 2026, UPLIFT Academy expanded its Summer Math Camp to serve more than 50 students through four intensive two-week programs. Three groups were held in July at UPLIFT Academy’s Newark Learning Center, with an additional group scheduled for the second half of August at New Birth Church. Each group participates in approximately 40 hours of math instruction.
UPLIFT Supports Families Through Eid al-Adha Meat Distribution
In June 2026, UPLIFT Academy organized a series of Eid al-Adha Meat Distributions as part of the community service component of its College Path Mentorship (CPM) program. The meat was provided by Embrace Relief Foundation, which collects Qurbani donations and distributes the meat to families in need during Eid al-Adha.
UPLIFT Academy Celebrates Success of 2025–2026 Students
UPLIFT Academy celebrated the achievements of its 2025–2026 CPM students with two special ceremonies in Paterson and Newark. Both ceremonies brought students and their parents together to recognize their hard work, participation, and achievements throughout the program year.