Elevated

Program

Elevated provides pre-collegiate mentoring to Black students in grades 8 through 12, empowering them to access and succeed in higher education.

Each Elevated student receives dedicated, consistent mentorship each year, alongside support in navigating college applications, financial aid, career exploration, and community excursions. Students are supported by two mentors throughout the year.

Students gain access to at least four college visits each academic year.

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Cohorts

200

Students

26

Mentors

Testimonials

“Joining Elevated has allowed me to grow more in community and explore my network outside of Colorado Springs."

— DeArion W., Elevated Student

“Being a member of the Sachs Foundation community has truly changed my life. Growing up, I had gone to a predominately white school for the majority of my life, however upon joining the Sachs Elevated program, I was exposed to something completely different. A community where I was not only surrounded by Black/African Americans, but peers that were as similarly ambitious and high achieving as me. They represented their melanin with pride and helped shape my character into who I am today!”

— Lana H., Elevated Alumni

“I’m grateful to the Sachs Foundation for formalizing what many of us know as being raised by a village. That’s how I grew up, and it’s a value I’ve carried with me and embraced even more as I’ve raised my own children. This is my third year as a mentor, and I’ve either known these young people since first grade or have been friends with their parents for years. It’s been an honor to be part of their journey, and I look forward to watching their continued growth and development in the years ahead.”

— Samir Zamundu, Elevated Mentor

The Student Experience

  • Gain access to at least four college visits each academic year.

  • Connect with dedicated mentors at least once a month.

  • Participate in activities and field trips that build community and celebrate Black culture.

  • Receive one-on-one college and career guidance.

  • Access professional development, networking, and signature Sachs Foundation events.

  • Receive an educational grant upon program completion.

Elevated Mentorship

Elevated Mentorship provides pre-collegiate mentoring to Black students in grades 8 through 12, empowering them to access and succeed in higher education. Each Elevated student receives dedicated, consistent mentorship each year, alongside support navigating college applications, financial aid, and career exploration. Students and families gain access to at least four college visits each academic year, plus direct financial assistance for emergency needs like housing and transportation.
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Our Programs

  • Elevated Program provides pre-collegiate mentoring to Black students in grades 8 through 12, empowering them to access and succeed in higher education.


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  • Sachs Scholarships minimize the financial burden of higher education, allowing Black Coloradan students to earn their degrees with minimal debt and access elite universities.

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  • Teacher Development is powered by partnerships with Teach For America Colorado and MSU Denver's Call Me Mister, which identify and engage Black students considering a career in education.

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