Uplift Northwest

GiveBIG is tomorrow—but the impact starts with you. It’s not about a single day, it is what happens because of it.

At Uplift Northwest, every donation helps someone take a real step forward— employment, housing, and rebuilding a life with dignity and purpose. These aren’t abstract outcomes; they are turning points for neighbors in our community.

GiveBIG is your chance to be part of that momentum.

If you believe everyone deserves a pathway to opportunity, we invite you to give today! And if you support multiple causes, you’re helping strengthen the entire network of care that makes our community stronger for all.

Your gift matters, and it starts right now.

👉 A generous supporter is matching all donations made through GiveBIG up to a total of $10,000, double your impact today! https://www.wagives.org/organization/upliftnw

Thank you for showing up in a way that truly changes lives💚

Our work is best understood through the people it supports! That’s why our newsletter centers the stories behind the work, including Demetrick’s.

Demetrick came to Uplift Northwest after being evicted and living in a shelter. Through the RISE training program, he found employment, housing support, and the stability he needed to move forward.

“The most important thing that Uplift did for me was help me with shelter. You can’t really think—you’re in survival mode. That took me out of survival mode.”

Today, Demetrick leads Uplift's custodial services and is planning for what comes next. “As far as my future, I want to start my own handyman business...”

Stories like Demetrick’s along with exciting updates, milestones, and opportunities for you to engage are shared exclusively in the monthly Uplift Update newsletter.

📬Subscribe to stay connected to the people, progress, and mission of Uplift Northwest, delivered to your inbox each month: https://mailchi.mp/upliftnw.org/subscribe-to-uplift-northwest-updates💚

Read Demetrick's full story here: https://upliftnw.org/reports-publication/

“What I discovered is that RISE is more than just a program. It’s a community, a challenge, and a chance to grow in ways we didn’t think was possible. We were pushed beyond our comfort zones. We learned new skills, faced new challenges, and were encouraged to think differently.”

“We will carry what we’ve learned here into our futures. Let’s continue to challenge ourselves and believe in our ability to rise above the obstacles.”

— Najah, Cohort 10 Graduation Speaker🎓

Every person, like Najah, in RISE made a choice — to show up, to realize their full potential, and to move toward stability and self-sufficiency. Growth didn’t happen to them; it happened because they leaned into challenge, possibility, and belief in what could be next.

At Uplift Northwest, we recognize the courage behind that choice. We believe that when people are given opportunity, they thrive. Congratulations to the graduates of RISE Cohort 10💚🎉

💭Ask yourself: When have you stepped outside your comfort zone? How did it change you?

Applications for the next RISE cohort open May 4 at 8AM: https://upliftnw.org/rise-program/

When our Impact Report drops and everyone wants a copy!😎🙌

See what empowerment through employment looks like in action in our 2025 Impact Report.

In 2025, Uplift Northwest supported those in our community on the path to stability through employment, support services, job training, and more.

This report goes beyond the numbers. It reflects real results, real partnerships, and real lives changed through dignity, opportunity, & care💚

Dive into our 2025 Impact Report to see this mission come to life: https://upliftnw.org/reports-publication/