INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., March 9, 2026 – Elevate Indianapolis has been named an expansion partner with Purdue Polytechnic High School thanks to generous support from the Lilly MCK12 Initiative. The grant funding will support Elevate’s ongoing impact at Purdue Poly Englewood and support the expansion into the Purdue Poly North campus for accredited in-class college and career mentoring.
“As Elevate builds a bridge into the next season of impact, I’m thrilled by the opportunity to expand our partnership to prepare students to be thriving contributors to Indianapolis and beyond,” said Aaron Story, President & CEO, Elevate Indianapolis.
This funding will strengthen current life-changing mentoring that provides Purdue Poly students with the tools, support, and opportunities needed to reach their full potential. Since 2022, Elevate Indianapolis has served 258 Purdue Poly students with nearly 25,000 hours of mentoring. The partnership funding underscores a shared commitment to investing in Indianapolis youth and fostering brighter futures across the community.
“We're so grateful that support from the Lilly MCK12 initiative is allowing us to significantly expand our valued partnership with Elevate Indianapolis. Our collaboration to date has provided students with critical mentorship and career exposure, and this new funding will further solidify that success by expanding essential college preparatory coursework and postsecondary-oriented experiences, ensuring our graduates are well-equipped for their postsecondary journeys,” said Krista Primrose, PhD, Chief Academic Officer, Purdue Polytechnic High School.
Tap the video below to hear from one of our PPHS students, Robert, about how Elevate helped him find motivation, drive, and faith in God's plan for him.
Elevate Indianapolis has served the Central Indiana community for 10 years, developing the character, strengths, leadership, and futures of students living in underserved communities through our innovative model rooted in transformative relationships. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit www.elevateindy.org to learn more and connect to our impact.
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About Elevate Indianapolis:
Elevate Indianapolis is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization dedicated to building long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth in Indianapolis by providing holistic, in-school and year-round mentoring that equips students to thrive academically, personally, and professionally; through full-time Teacher-Mentors who walk alongside students with consistent support and high expectations, Elevate helps young people develop character, pursue upward mobility, stay on track to graduate, and become leaders who contribute meaningfully to their communities.
For More Information Contact:
Aaron Story, President & CEO
Elevate Indianapolis, Inc.
Aaron@elevateindy.org
https://elevateindy.org
