ELEVATE FOUNDATION (501c3)
ELEVATING OUR WORLD
Since receiving a 501C3 status in November 2007, Elevate Foundation has remained in constant action, dedicated to serving the human tribe. Elevate has inspired movements and produced positive change in more than a dozen countries, such as:
HEAR ME PROJECT
Created through Elevate, actress/filmmaker Shae D’Lyn is leading a mission to deliver musical equipment to children in third world and war torn countries. So far the “Hear Me” project has elevated the lives of children in Iraq, Africa, Cambodia, Puerto Rico, and the United Sates.
SAVE THE FARM
When a dispute over land threatened the survival of more than 350 Los Angeles families, Elevate produced the first documentary based on "The South Central Farm." The film was featured on the farmer’s official website, bringing international awareness to the court case and attracting support from Darryl Hannah, Joan Baez, Martin Sheen, Willie Nelson, Ben Harper, Julia Butterfly, and many others.
YOUTH OUTREACH
Elevate continues to serve the Covenant House, which shelters homeless and runaway teens from the mean streets of Hollywood, teaching them skills to empower their lives and dreams. It was through the Covenant House that Elevate met a talented singer/song writer named Ishmael. Elevate mentors guided Ishmael through the writing and recording process, then produced his music video which won top honors at Elevate Festival 3.
I AM WALKING
In alignment with Elevate’s mission to “unite all tribes,” Christopher Howe is currently walking from Los Angeles to Brazil. His message is simple; ordinary people can take extraordinary steps to lead us into a better understanding of each other and ourselves. With continued support from Elevate, Chris has been walking since October 2008, and is currently making strides to cross Mexico. Find out more at: iamwalking.org
PEACE FOR KIDS
Peace4Kids serves foster and at-risk youth from the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Watts, Willowbrook and Compton. Elevate is an active partner with Peace4Kids, helping to create programs focused on creative expression and life skills, allowing the kids to discover their unique voice and limitless potential for success.
WE BE WORKIN'
Peace4Kids and Elevate granted the wish of a 16 year old aspiring filmmaker, landing him with his first directing gig: a music video for members of the Grammy Award winning Black Eyed Peas. The video is currently being used for a global campaign to honor the working class. It can be seen on Will I Am’s site: DipDive.com
GREEN AMBASSADORS
Elevate proudly supports Green Ambassadors, an environmental education program that empowers youth to be agents of change in their communities and world. The program fosters personal growth and leadership skills to help youth tackle the most critical environmental issues facing our planet.
MI CASA ES SU CASA
There are families in Mexico who live in makeshift dwellings atop the dangerous trash of a landfill. For a number of years Elevate has aided in the efforts to build homes and relocate families to new and safe communities.
AGUA
Elevate arranged for the donation and delivery of a state-of-the-art “air to water” system to a clinicoutside of TJ Mexico. The clinic was established to care for the poorest families whose lives are threatened by lack of clean water.
CHILDREN WITH CANCER
In partnership with the highly respected non-profit organization, Padres Contra El Cancer (Parents Against Cancer) Elevate chartered a boat to take children with cancer on a quest to find wild dolphins.
PEACE IN THE EAST
Together with “peace troubadour” James Twyman, Elevate produced The Moses Code whichsent hundreds of peacemakers to Jerusalem to pray peace into the Holly Land.
JOBS NOT JAILS
Homeboy Industries is the largest and most successful gang intervention program in the United States. Elevate produced the film Jobs Not Jails, which has been seen around the world and used to bring awareness to this great cause.
ELEVATING AFRICA
Elevate supports Brother Ishmael Tete and his mission to raise all future generations of Ghanaian children free of fear and anger. The film produced by Elevate on Tete’s curriculum is currently being used globally to inspire new ways to teach and raise our children.
