Your gift changes lives.
Uplift Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation. Every donation is tax-deductible and funds scholarships, mentorship, and outreach for Madison County youth.
Where your gift goes.
100% of every donation flows directly into programs that serve young people in Canton and Madison County, Mississippi. Our all-volunteer leadership model keeps overhead at a minimum and outcomes at the maximum.
- $25One backpack & school supplies for a Madison County student at the annual Back-to-School giveaway.
- $100Books, fees, & first-semester materials for a college-bound scholarship recipient.
- $500Partial named scholarship contribution toward one graduating senior's first year of post-secondary study.
- $2,500Fully funded named scholarship covering one student's tuition assistance, books, and emergency fund for their first year.
Become a monthly sustainer at any level. Just $25/month means $300 a year — enough for a backpack giveaway plus a scholarship recipient's first textbooks. Recurring gifts compound: they let us plan ahead, commit earlier, and serve more students.
Make your gift.
Choose an amount and frequency below.
🔒 Secure donation processing · Tax receipt provided immediately
Different paths, same impact.
Mail a Check
Prefer to give by mail? Send a check made payable to Uplift Incorporated. See our mailing address below.
See Address →Corporate Matching
Many employers match charitable donations. Ask your HR department if your company will match your gift to Uplift.
Ask a Question →Named Scholarships
Endow a scholarship in the name of a loved one, family member, or business. Make a lasting legacy in Madison County.
Inquire →In-Kind Donations
Coats, school supplies, books, and food are collected seasonally for our community drives. See events for current needs.
Current Drives →Volunteer Hours
Time is as valuable as treasure. Join us as a mentor, event volunteer, committee member, or workshop leader.
Volunteer →Planned Giving
Include Uplift in your estate planning or name us as a beneficiary. Contact us to learn about legacy giving options.
Contact Us →Donate by mail
Make checks payable to Uplift Incorporated and send to:
Uplift IncorporatedPO Box 1385
Canton, MS 39046-1385
Please include your name, mailing address, and email with your donation so we can send you a tax receipt. If you'd like to designate your gift (scholarship fund, general operations, specific program), just note it on the memo line.
Your gift is tax-deductible.
Uplift Incorporated is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization under the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Our IRS determination letter and most recent financial summary are available upon request. We believe in full transparency with our donors.
EIN 72-1600793. Uplift Incorporated does not share donor information with third parties.