ABOUT US
Elevate Youth Bastrop County integrates education, health, and community support to empower youth in urban settings. Our youth empowerment program takes a holistic approach to supporting urban youth through four integrated components: an Academic Success Hub offering tutoring, study skills, and digital literacy; Mental Wellness Circles providing safe spaces and stress management resources; Youth Advocacy Workshops developing self-advocacy and leadership skills; and First-Gen College Navigation with application guidance and mentorship. By fostering collaboration among educators, healthcare providers, and families, we create a comprehensive support network that empowers young people to become confident leaders and engaged citizens who drive positive change in their communities.
Core Program Components: A Holistic Approach
1. Academic Success Hub - Targeted tutoring in core subjects, study skills and time management workshops, and digital literacy development.
2. Mental Wellness Circles - Safe spaces for discussing challenges, stress management and resilience-building, and mental health resource connections.
3. Youth Advocacy Workshop Series - Self-advocacy training, civic engagement opportunities, and leadership development.
4. First-Gen College Navigation - Application and scholarship guidance, financial aid literacy, and campus visits with mentorship connections.
2. Mental Wellness Circles - Safe spaces for discussing challenges, stress management and resilience-building, and mental health resource connections.
3. Youth Advocacy Workshop Series - Self-advocacy training, civic engagement opportunities, and leadership development.
4. First-Gen College Navigation - Application and scholarship guidance, financial aid literacy, and campus visits with mentorship connections.
Mission
Our mission is to help urban youth succeed in school and life by providing academic support, mental health resources, leadership training, and college guidance while working closely with teachers, healthcare workers, and families to create opportunities for young people to thrive and make a positive difference in their communities.
Vision
Our vision is to create thriving urban communities where every young person has equitable access to quality education, mental health support, and leadership opportunities, ensuring that zip code never determines a student's potential for success.
Commitment
We are committed to serving under-resourced youth in Bastrop County by meeting them where they are, honoring their unique strengths and experiences, and providing culturally responsive programming that removes barriers to success while building lasting partnerships with families and community members to ensure every young person has the support they need to reach their full potential.