Elevate West Alabama

05/04/2026

Join us tomorrow to celebrate our 26 graduating seniors!

🎓✨ It’s Celebration Time! ✨🎓

Join us as Elevate West Alabama honors the incredible achievements of our students and celebrates 26 graduating seniors who are ready to take the next step toward their future.

📅 May 5, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Calvary Baptist Annex // 1121 Bryant Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

This evening is more than a celebration—it’s a reflection of growth, hard work, mentorship, and the power of community. 💫

Because at Elevate… No One Gets There Alone. 🧡



Central High School
Tuscaloosa City Schools

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

Elevate West Alabama continues to make a powerful impact—right here at Central High School and throughout the Tuscaloosa community.

In our April newsletter, you’ll see how our students are growing as leaders, mentors, and future-ready individuals through meaningful opportunities and support.

Highlights include:
🎓 26 Elevate seniors on track to graduate
📊 225+ high school students engaged
🤝 75 elementary students mentored weekly through Little Elevate

We are proud of the work our students are doing and the example they are setting for others.

🎉 We also invite you to join us for our End of Year Celebration on May 5, 2026, as we honor student accomplishments and celebrate their journey.
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Calvary Baptist Annex // 1121 Bryant Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

🔗 View the full April Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/bq487

No One Gets There Alone.

❤️ Want to support or get involved? Join us in continuing this mission by visiting https://elevatewestal.org/ today!



Central High School
Tuscaloosa City Schools

Empowered by Elevate

04/24/2026

🎓✨ It’s Celebration Time! ✨🎓

Join us as Elevate West Alabama honors the incredible achievements of our students and celebrates 26 graduating seniors who are ready to take the next step toward their future.

📅 May 5, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Calvary Baptist Annex // 1121 Bryant Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

This evening is more than a celebration—it’s a reflection of growth, hard work, mentorship, and the power of community. 💫

Because at Elevate… No One Gets There Alone. 🧡



Central High School
Tuscaloosa City Schools

04/20/2026

Elevate West Alabama regrets to share that Fiesta de Estrellas, originally scheduled for May 5, 2026, at the Tuscaloosa River Market, has been canceled. We sincerely appreciate the excitement and support from our community as we prepared to celebrate 3 years of impacting Tuscaloosa’s youth.

All ticket holders will receive a full refund, and additional information will be shared directly with those who purchased tickets.

While the event will no longer take place, May 5th will still be a special day for Elevate as we gather to celebrate the 19 Central High School graduating seniors enrolled in Elevate and the bright futures ahead of them.

Thank you for continuing to support Elevate West Alabama and our mission to empower Tuscaloosa’s youth.

No One Gets There Alone. ⭐

03/24/2026

✨ Elevate West Alabama is Growing! ✨

From mentoring the next generation of leaders to launching our NEW drone training program 🚀—the impact continues to grow!

📊 225+ high school students and 150 elementary students reached
🤝 Powerful mentorship through Little Elevate
🛸 New hands-on opportunities preparing students for real-world careers

We’re reaching more students than ever—and we’re just getting started 💫

🔗 Check out our latest newsletter to see the impact for yourself:
https://app.smore.com/n/myqb0

❤️ Want to support or get involved? Join us in continuing this mission by visiting https://elevatewestal.org/ today!

Empowered by Elevate

03/23/2026

March has been all about growth and exposure for our Elevate scholars! 💫

On March 11th, Mr. Lewis spoke with 6th grade students in the House of Success Westlawn Middle School, teaching the power of SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. 🎯

Then on March 17th, Central High School Elevate students traveled to Atlanta, GA for an HBCU College Tour, exploring Clark Atlanta, Morehouse, and Spelman while learning about their legacy, culture, and opportunities. 🏫✨

From goal-setting to college readiness, our students are focused, inspired, and on the rise!

12/05/2025

Little ELEVATE is still going strong! Our ELEVATE students continue to pour into the next generation through mentorship, leadership, and connection.

Central High School students were back in action, spending time with students at University Place Elementary School and reminding us what true community looks like. 💫

Want to learn more about what we do? Reach out to our Executive Director, Mario Cooper, at [email protected].



Tuscaloosa City Schools

10/31/2025

Little ELEVATE is a special part of our program where our ELEVATE students become mentors to younger students. Yesterday, Thursday, October 30th, our students from Central High School had the opportunity to mentor 5th grade students at University Place Elementary School! 💫

If you are interested in learning more about our programs — please contact our Executive Director, Mario Cooper, at [email protected] for more information.

10/23/2025

Elevate West Alabama is proud to support excellence in our community! We are honored to be a Kelly Green Sponsor for the Que Xtravaganza Ball on December 6th, hosted by the Alpha Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Thank you for continuing to uplift and celebrate leadership, service, and scholarship across West Alabama!



Alpha Tau Ques

10/13/2025

Our Teacher Mentors are making an incredible impact on students across Tuscaloosa — building confidence, creating opportunities, and helping young people dream bigger. 🌟

You can be part of that impact! Your donation supports life-changing programs like college trips, adventure experiences, and ongoing mentorship that help students rise to their full potential.

Would you consider giving today? A gift of just $50 can help us continue empowering the next generation of leaders.

All donations are tax-deductible and go directly toward student programming. Invest now at https://elevatewestal.org/donate/.