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OUR PROGRAMS
Our Mission and Top Priorities: The Indianapolis Uplift Foundation strengthens underserved communities through Financial literacy, Economic Development and Educational programs.
Lamplighters
The program is designed to teach African American male high school students to achieve their goals.
scholarships
The program rewards high academic attainment by providing scholarship aid to high school seniors.
Financial Literacy
The dfree® financial freedom program is a movement that promotes financial freedom for adults.
stem
The program is designed to promote awareness and opportunities of STEM careers for students.
Fundraising Programs
Omega License Plate Initiative
The Indianapolis Uplift Foundation is leading an initiative to secure an Omega License Plate in the State of Indiana. We need your help to secure signatures of 500 people (18 and older) who live in Indiana to pledge to purchase the License Plate. Those who sign will not be required to purchase. Please select the license plate to download the form
Seersucker and Sundress Soiree’
Annually the Indianapolis Uplift Foundation hosts the “Seersucker & Sundress Summer Soirée. The event is a fundraiser for the programs of IUF.
Amateur Scholarship Golf Tournament
Annually the Indianapolis Uplift Foundation hosts the Amateur Scholarship Golf Tournament. The tournament serves as a fundraiser to support the scholarship program.
Quepid Sweetheart Ball
Annually the Indianapolis Uplift Foundation hosts charity gaming activities such as casino games, tip books, and 50 / 50 raffles. The games serves as a fundraiser to support the programs of IUF.
Charity Gaming
Annually the Indianapolis Uplift Foundation hosts the QuePid Sweetheart Ball. The event is a fundraiser program for the programs of IUF and is designed for Men to celebrate life and love with their Sweethearts.
Upcoming Events
2021
2021
Bourbon Tasting Fundraiser
The NETwork – Indiana Virtual of AT&T in partnership with the Indianapolis Uplift Foundation are hosting a Bourbon Tasting & Scholarship Fundraising Virtual Event, “Exploring Our History: A Tribute to Uncle Nearest” More Details
Omega Lamplighters
The Omega Lamplighters is a youth leadership organization for young men presented by the Indianapolis Uplift Foundation. The youth and mentors meet monthly. More Details
2021
Financial Literacy
IUF is working with location financial institutions to host free Financial Literacy Workshops at Indianapolis Area Schools.
2021
2021
Seersucker and Sundress Soiree’
Seersuckers and Sundress Soiree’ is the most anticipated day party of the year! It is the major fundraiser for the Indianapolis Uplift Foundation. PURCHASE TICKETS
IUF Scholarship Golf Tournament
The IUF Scholarship Golf Tournament is the major scholarship fundraiser for the Indianapolis Uplift Foundation. golf or donate
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Because of your generosity, over 250 families had a better Christmas! Christmas can be a challenging time for many families. We Care Christmas Food Giveaway is designed to remove some of this pressure and share holiday cheer. Because of your financial contributions “We Care” has been able to feed hundreds of families who would have gone without holiday provisions. Thank you so much for your support.
Our Partners & Sponsors
- Zeta Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
- AT&T
- Stewart Speaker Series
- Lawrence Township Schools
- Cosmo Knights
- HighPoint
- RCR Technology
- Saddlebrook Golf Course
- Sahm Golf Course
- Money Smart Week
- Phi Mu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
- dfree ® Financial Freedom Movement
- Beam Suntory
- The Life Project
- Perry Grove Insurance
- Indianapolis Early Birds
- Maxine’s Chicken and Waffles
- Just Wing’n It Crew
- Ignite Achievement Academy
- Microsoft
- Republic National Distributing Company
- Urban Technology Academy
- Sovereign Brands
- Southern Wine & Spirits
- HGL Construction
- Carlton Rose, United Way
- McDonalds OKC
- Coffin Golf Course
- Kroger
- Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
- Mike’s Car Wash
- Benevity Community Impact Fund
- NetWeb1Solutions
- South Grove Golf Course
- Pleasant Run Golf Course
- Emmaus Christian Church