Programs and Services
Uplift's programs and services roster was created from the observation of need in many communities. Most programs have a website component along with a face-to-face service component. All programs and services are designed to celebrate and enhance learning in some capacity - from technology, to fitness and nutrition, to educational material and curricula - thereby, improving the overall quality of life for each participant. Our programs and services roster is listed below:
Current Programs:
MYLES & AYESHA™ lead a research effort in culturally relevant learning technology. They are positioned as 'learning companions' and provide children, especially African-American children, with reflections of themselves and their ways/behaviors as they learn and grow. We believe placing them within the learning context gives children a sense of familiarity, encourages more interest and engagement, and provides them with a companion as they learn. This belief will be tested in various forms of learning technology - animation, mobile technology, interactive games and activities, as well as books and other forms of written material. Thus, making this a research and development effort. top
Youth APPLab is an after-school program designed to teach middle and high school students how to make smartphone applications (apps). This program was a MacArthur Foundation 2010 Digital Media & Learning Competition winner and has completed one full year. We look forward to implementing a second year. Click the link above to learn about our accomplishments. top
Robotics in DC introduces K-8 students to engineering and robotics. Students can come to our location after-school and we host classes at various schools in the District of Columbia. One of our rookie teams one 1st place in Robot Performance and 1st place in Robot Design at the 2010 VA/DC Regional First Lego League Competition. You can read more about this team from their Washington Post article on March 14, 2011.top
GirlCrew! is a web-based community designed to encourage girls to embrace their individual and collective power. This project launched in 2003 (formerly called 'Project Aiesha') and was reborn during the summer of 2011. The website is still in progress. A team of Youth APPLab girls have been working on an app and the webite, with the hope of officially launching both by Thanksgiving 2011. The site is viewable now, but please remember, construction is still in progress. top
Black Scholars Index™ (BSI) A timeless online index of Black Scholars from across the world. Black scholars are featured daily along with information about their lives, education, and their areas of work and interests. The site has been in operation since the beginning of 2008 and has won an research award and has been featured in the 2009 Digital Humanitites Conference. top
Past Projects:
Fiscal Sponsorship
In the past, Uplift, Inc. served as Fiscal Sponsor for many projecst. A Fiscal Sponsorship agreement is a financial relationship between you/your project and Uplift, Inc., a registered 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. This agreement allowed groups to solicit funds from potential donors for project as tax-deductible contributions.
Teach Me! A research and development project for PreK-3rd grade educational media. It includes exploration of software, TV shows, animation, and printed material. top
A Woman's World™ A strong support network for women in New Jersey. Program launched in 2005. Social Networking site coming soon. Official website relaunch coming in 2008. top
FreeStyleNEXT™ is intended for HIP-HOP’s next generation and takes “free-styling” to the next level by teaching, encouraging, and using creativity in visual art, computer technology, and various forms of creative writing and multimedia to produce exceptional and tangible masterpieces. Now a part of YouthLab - coming soon. top
NEWARKLIVE, a web project sponsored by La Casa De Don Pedro and funded by the ARTSTART grant administered by Newark Council of the Arts in 2002. It was geared towards Newark’s high school students and operated at the Urban League of Essex County. top
