Behind every number is a name.
The young people behind our work
UpLyft is built for Birmingham youth navigating the toughest transitions — those the system too often hands a diploma and a goodbye.
Foster youth ages 14–24
Currently in care, transitioning out, or recently aged out of Alabama's foster system.
At-risk youth ages 12–18
Living in unstable housing, kinship care, or under-resourced households across the Birmingham metro.
Opportunity youth ages 16–24
Disconnected from school or work and seeking a path back into education, training, or a first career.
Young parents ages 16–24
Balancing parenthood with school, work, and the search for safe, stable housing.
All programs are free to participants. Eligibility is confirmed through partner agencies, schools, and DHR caseworkers.
UpLyft is a new organization. As we serve our first cohorts, we'll publish verified, third-party-evaluated outcomes here. We will never report numbers we can't back up.
Youth Enrolled (Pilot Cohort Opens 2026)
Programs Designed & Ready to Launch
Community Partners Confirmed
Third-Party Verified Outcomes
Program target outcomes
These are the outcomes each program is designed to achieve. They are program goals, not reported results. We will replace each goal with verified, measured outcomes once cohorts complete.
Life Steps
Building Independence
- create a personal budget and savings plan
- prepare a balanced meal independently
- demonstrate better mental health awareness
- report increased daily life confidence
Goal - not yet measured
Bright Futures
Academic Success
- improve at least one letter grade
- complete college or trade school applications
- report increased academic confidence
- receive consistent academic mentorship
Goal - not yet measured
Pathways to Success
Career Readiness
- secure paid internship or employment
- complete a polished resume and portfolio
- demonstrate workplace-ready soft skills
- identify a clear 5-year career goal
Goal - not yet measured
Connected Futures
Building Community
- name at least 3 trusted adults in their life
- report reduced feelings of isolation
- engage in at least one community event monthly
- show measurable growth in self-worth assessments
Goal - not yet measured
Safe Foundations
Housing Stability
- secure stable housing within 60 days of intake
- remain housed for 12+ months
- receive move-in essentials
- experience unsheltered homelessness while enrolled
Goal - not yet measured
Total program budget
| Program | Budget |
|---|---|
| Life Steps | $5,000 |
| Bright Futures | $24,000 |
| Pathways to Success | $13,000 |
| Connected Futures | $21,000 |
| Safe Foundations | $20,000 |
| Total | $83,000 |