Educating Children of Color Summit
Who We Are
Empowering Youth Through Education
“Helping young people to make good things happen in their lives.”
The Uplift Foundation proudly supports the Educating Children of Color Summit — a transformative event focused on closing opportunity gaps and promoting success for students of color. By investing in education, mentorship, and community collaboration, we’re helping to build a brighter, more equitable future.
Donate & Make a Difference
When you give to the Xi Pi Uplift Foundation, you’re not just donating — you’re investing in the future of a young student, supporting vital health initiatives, and strengthening the community right here in the Pikes Peak Region. Every contribution — big or small — goes directly toward our scholarship programs, youth development events, and charitable outreach efforts.
About The Program
The Uplift Foundation teams with Xi Pi Chapter in supporting the Educating Children of Color Summit. It is an annual event dedicated to “dismantling the cradle-to-prison pipeline for children of color and children in poverty through education.” The Summit brings together community social, economic, and education professionals to offer high school students, along with parents and educators a program of activities and presentations to assist with improving and providing social and academic awareness.
The Summit’s goals are encouraging youth to pursue higher education, to support teachers to be successful educators, and educate parents on what it takes to be college ready, and how to hold students and schools accountable. These are goals and ideals that the Uplift Foundation supports wholeheartedly and dedicate resources to promote. The Uplift Foundation joins numerous supporters in this endeavor and continues to give funding to the Summit as one of its major annual commitments. The Uplift Foundation also partner with ECOC to award two $2,000 scholarships to two participants.
Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO hosts the Summit. Due to the generous support of community businesses and organizations, the Educating Children of Color Summit is free to students and parents.
How We Impact The Community
With a strong foundation in service and leadership, we strive to create lasting change by helping young people make good things happen in their lives.
Empowering the Next Generation
We’ve awarded over $328,000 in scholarships and grants to local high school students—helping them take their first step toward a brighter future through higher education.
Community-Driven & Locally Focused
We believe lasting impact starts at the local level, and that’s why 100% of our efforts are focused right here at home. We’re proud to serve, support, and uplift the very community we call family.
Rooted in Legacy, Driven by Service
As the charitable arm of the Xi Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., we carry forward a legacy of brotherhood, leadership, and community uplift—impacting lives with purpose and integrity.
