We uplift students.
Across Mississippi and beyond.
Uplift Incorporated is a Canton, Mississippi–based charitable foundation that mobilizes mentors, scholarships, and outreach to transform the lives of underprivileged children and at-risk youth.
"Setting an example for others to follow."
A legacy of service, rooted in Canton, Mississippi.
Founded in June 2005, Uplift Incorporated is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to improving the lives of underprivileged children and at-risk youth throughout Madison County and the surrounding region.
We partner with schools, families, and social service organizations to deliver mentorship, scholarship awards, and public service programs that promote positive personal growth for young men and women.
Read Our Full Story →Four values that guide our work.
To mobilize and organize community outreach services for underprivileged children and at-risk youth — providing the mentors, resources, and scholarships that transform lives.
Mentorship
We pair young people with consistent, caring mentors who walk with them through the journey of growing up.
Education
Direct scholarship awards, tutoring support, and college-readiness resources for students pursuing higher education.
Service
Active, hands-on charitable work throughout Canton and Madison County — standing with families when they need it most.
Community
Raising up the next generation through tangible community partnerships, charitable giving, and programs that strengthen the fabric of our region.
Real impact, measured.
Programs that move the needle.
From flagship scholarship awards to neighborhood outreach — every dollar and every hour is invested where it matters most.
Scholarships
Merit and need-based scholarship awards for high school seniors across Madison County.
Learn more →Civic Engagement
Voter registration, civic education, and community health initiatives.
Learn more →Charitable Outreach
Seasonal giving, coat drives, food distribution, and family-service partnerships.
Learn more →Mentorship
One-on-one mentoring that pairs young people with trusted adult role models.
Learn more →Stories of lives uplifted.
Real Uplift scholars, on camera, in their own words.
Trusted by the institutions that shape Madison County.
Your gift changes a life.
Every contribution to Uplift Incorporated is fully tax-deductible and goes directly toward scholarships, mentorship, and community programs.