Elevate Youth Now

Congratulations, Elevate fifth graders! Our fifth graders are moving into the next chapter of their lives, growing and shaping into the people they'll become. We can't wait to see the Elevate class of 2033 rise through middle & high school, and we plan to hold lots of exciting Elevate events in the meantime!

Elevate Youth offices and programs will be closed on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

On June 19th, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger led Union troops into Galveston Bay, Texas, where they announced that all Black Americans were free by executive decree. Despite the Emancipation Proclamation being signed in 1863, not all Black Americans were freed from slavery until June 19th, 1865.

This year, in 2026, we’re honoring and celebrating those who fought and struggled to build a better future. We’re continuing their legacy by keeping a hand outstretched to our community. Elevate Youth uplifts traditionally overlooked school districts and stays plugged into our community, providing support and a safe space for kids wherever we can.

Read the Smithsonian’s “Our American Story - Juneteenth” to learn more about the importance of this holiday.
Read here: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/our-american-story-juneteenth