Who We Are

At initiate 2 elevate, we empower youth and communities through education, creativity, and support.

A vibrant group of diverse young people collaborating outdoors, smiling and engaged in a creative workshop.
A vibrant group of diverse young people collaborating outdoors, smiling and engaged in a creative workshop.

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Trusted Locally

Since 2015

Youth Growth

Empowering young minds through confidence and creativity.

A group of diverse teens engaged in a lively creative workshop, smiling and collaborating.
A group of diverse teens engaged in a lively creative workshop, smiling and collaborating.
Community Support

Providing meals, housing aid, and wellness programs to uplift families and individuals in need across Columbus.

Volunteers handing out food packages to community members in an outdoor setting with warm sunlight.
Volunteers handing out food packages to community members in an outdoor setting with warm sunlight.
Creative Futures

Fostering artistic expression and career readiness through music, media, and small business support initiatives.

woman wearing yellow long-sleeved dress under white clouds and blue sky during daytime

Initiate 2 Elevate gave my kids confidence and a safe space to grow creatively.

J. Lee

A smiling young person holding a microphone during a music workshop.
A smiling young person holding a microphone during a music workshop.

Their community programs truly uplift and bring hope where it’s needed most.

M. Davis

Volunteers distributing food boxes at a community feeding event.
Volunteers distributing food boxes at a community feeding event.
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