On March 23, 2025, UPLIFT Academy’s College Path Mentorship (CPM) students put compassion into action through the annual Eid Smiles community service project. Working through our partner sites — Alaaka Association and Masjid Fallahee — mentees identified 30 children from low-income families to share in the joy of Eid.
We are incredibly proud of our College Path Mentorship (CPM) students at various locations for organizing a meaningful community service project – "Food Drive" in Ramadan. Our students took the initiative to identify families in need, reach out to them, and coordinate the distribution of essential food items. The packages were distributed on Saturday, March 8th, 2025.
As part of UPLIFT Academy’s College Path Mentorship (CPM) program, we regularly invite accomplished guest speakers to inspire, guide, and empower our high school students as they prepare for their college journeys. These talks provide students with first-hand insights into the college experience, strategies for success, and the motivation to pursue their goals with confidence.
At UPLIFT Academy, we believe student success reaches its fullest potential when UPLIFT, our community partners, and families work together in a spirit of shared responsibility and continuous communication. This collaborative approach creates a strong foundation where students are supported from all sides—academically, emotionally, and socially.
UPLIFT Academy proudly launched its College and Career Mentorship program with a kickoff meeting at Rutgers University on January 26, 2025. This new initiative extends our academic pipeline by supporting college students—many of them graduates of our College Path Mentorship program—as they navigate the transition from campus to career.
In the spirit of gratitude and community, UPLIFT Academy organized a Thanksgiving Food Distribution event at two of our partner locations—Alaaka Association and Masjid Fallahee. With the help of local administration teams, we identified families in need and ensured that support reached those who could benefit most during the holiday season.
UPLIFT Academy's College Path Mentorship (CPM) mentees took a well-deserved break from their academic journey for a day of fun, laughter, and camaraderie at Funplex. The day was filled with excitement as students enjoyed thrilling rides, games, and other attractions. This outing allowed mentees to bond with their peers, unwind, and recharge for the academic challenges ahead.
At UPLIFT Academy, we empower students through the Pipeline Philosophy, a structured and long-term approach. This philosophy is rooted in the idea that sustained, multi-year engagement is the key to creating meaningful educational outcomes for underserved communities. We view education as a continuum and create structured programs.
On October 26, 2024, we launched our Math & Coding program for 8th and 9th-grade students at Alaaka, beginning with an engaging orientation session for students. This program is designed to strengthen students’ foundational math skills while introducing them to essential concepts in computer programming, fostering both analytical thinking and creativity.
We are proud to announce that our College Path Mentorship program officially started in four partner locations in October 2024. The program began at Seminary Baptist Church on October 12, followed by Fallahee, Alaaka Association, and Masjid Abu Bakr on October 19. In each location, we organized a Parent Orientation Meeting to engage families to explain the goals of the program.
