Our Results

Meet Ralph

Ralph became part of the program nearly seven years ago and has since become a self-reliant adult. Hear it from him directly. Play the video above.

Amazing!!! That is what many people say about the results of our programs. GRADES have improved for kids of all ages. ATTITUDES have improved, the kids in the UP™ program learn very quickly to be Respectful and Responsible at home and school. Being RELIABLE and READY are being reported to us by area employers where UP™Teen work. Lives are only changed through donations and volunteers. Thank you!!!

Our Goals

 

Goal 1—To help kids live out the UP™Creed, containing the "4Rs".  I am RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, RELIABLE, AND READY. 

Goal 2—Ensure every child in the UP™Program graduates from high school, after which they will choose between 3 options--- Go on to trade school or college, enlist in the military or get a job. 

Goal 3—To be sure every participant is ready to work, possessing all of the soft skills needed to be a great employee—on time, ready to work hard, be the best, dress for the job, etc. 

Goal 4—To be sure every UP™kid possesses all of the life skills needed to be self-reliant.  Throughout the year, life skills are taught: cooking, doing laundry, budgeting, using tools, car basics, what it takes to care for a pet, basic electricity, carpentry, etc. 

When all of these goals are met in each child's lives, then we can say MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

Want to get involved?

Learn How to Help!

Monthly giving is the best way to support us financially.  The cost to sponsor one child in the UP™Program for one year is $2,000.  That includes money directly paid to the participant in gift cards, everything needed to go out to job sites (gas, bus maintenance, tools, etc.), staff to mentor children, utilities, insurance, everything needed to help a child become a self-reliant adult.   That translates into $167 per month.  However, smaller monthly gifts, when added together, will support a young person. 

MiniUP™kids (3-9 year-olds) may be sponsored for $15 per month, which will provide—one dollar per week pay, a t-shirt, and a field trip and MiniUP™ staff. 

One time gifts are also welcome.  All contributions may be given through the donate button on this page or mailed to KUO, 1701 S. Locke St. Kokomo, IN 46902