$41,440 raised by 26 donors
55% complete
$75,000 Goal
For ten years, Elevating Connections has provided consistent and dependable arts and recreational programming for current and former youth in foster care to nurture community, connection, and self-expression. Our semimonthly Sibling Connecting Events and week-long summer camp, Camp Connect give siblings separated in their out-of-home placements opportunities to just be kids, make memories, and strengthen their sibling bonds. Our monthly Community Dinners bring young people together with a shared meal and activities, inviting connection and community. Our Arts and Writing Workshops and annual Poetry Jam give youth and young adults opportunities to connect with one another and express their unique, amazing selves.
What you need to know is that right now we’re facing the biggest threat to continuing and growing our programming. As the need for our programs grow and costs increase, it has been more difficult to secure funding. Grants and sponsorships are more competitive than ever, and economic challenges have made it harder for individual donors to give. As a result, we have made the heartbreaking decision to cancel our 2025 Camp Connect for siblings separated in foster care. While fiscally responsible, it was such a painful choice. This means that the sibling groups we work with—many of whom look forward to camp all year—will have less or no time together this summer to strengthen their bond.
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We’ve been able to provide life-changing programs for ten incredible years thanks to our generous supporters. And right now, we need our community's support more than ever! Here’s what we ask you to consider:
Please make a donation--Any amount makes a difference.
Become a recurring monthly donor–-Recurring donations make a HUGE difference.
Share our mission with your family and friends–-We need to grow our community.
Please don’t wait—our youth are counting on us. Your support today can help us continue providing these vital programs, including Camp Connect 2026, for the youth who need them most.
Thank you for being part of our mission.
Elevating Connections is dedicated to building sustained positive relationships for current & former youth in foster care-including those experiencing sibling separation-to use their voice & build meaningful community connections.
Elevating Connections is all about strengthening Colorado families! Since our founding in 2015, we have continued to provide recreational and youth voice programming for siblings, children, youth, and young adults impacted by foster care that help to build and nurture connections to self, community, siblings, and safe, trusting adults. Having positive, supportive permanent connections while in foster care and beyond can help improve lifelong mental and physical health outcomes.
Organization name
Elevating Connections
other names
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2015
Tax id (EIN)
47-3021779
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
5655 S. Yosemite St., #205Mailing
5655 S. Yosemite St. Suite 205Headquarters
5655 S Yosemite St. #205CO, US