Empowering at-risk youth, young adults and families through mentorship, education, and support to build confidence, foster resilience, and create strong, connected communities for a brighter future.
Elevating Boston
Mission
We empower at-risk youth with life skills, spiritual growth, mental-health support, and stable housing so they can achieve purpose, independence, and lifelong success.
Vision
A future where every young person rises from adversity into purpose, stability, and leadership within a supportive, empowering community.
Approach
We combine mentorship, education, outreach, and mental health support to holistically guide youth on a journey of growth and empowerment.
Our services
We provide a comprehensive framework of support designed to meet the holistic needs of at-risk youth and young adults. Our programs foster stability, confidence, and long-term independence through individualized mentorship, practical skill-building, emotional support, and creative development.
Mentorship Support
One-on-one and small-group mentoring focused on relationship-building, life direction, accountability, and personal growth.
Academic Tutoring
Homework help, study skills, academic coaching, and school engagement support to strengthen educational outcomes.
Life Skills Training
Hands-on workshops covering financial literacy, communication, time management, conflict resolution, and healthy decision-making.
Counseling Access
Referrals, navigation support, and partnerships with licensed clinicians to ensure youth can access high-quality mental health services.
Community Outreach
Active engagement in local neighborhoods—bridging families, partners, and youth through events, service projects, and support networks.
Emotional Development
Safe spaces for youth to build self-esteem, process emotions, develop resilience, and learn healthy coping strategies.
Career Guidance
Career exploration, résumé building, interview preparation, and job-readiness programs, plus connections to internships and entry-level opportunities.
Creative Workshops
Art, music, writing, and project-based sessions that help youth express themselves, discover strengths, and channel creativity into purpose.
about
Elevate Boston empowers at-risk youth and young adults to achieve stability and self-sufficiency through comprehensive support services. Our programs promote social, economic, educational, spiritual, and mental well-being by providing life skills training, mentorship, and mental health aid and referral services. We are committed to fostering resilience, reducing risk factors, and helping participants reach their full potential as productive members of society. Working cooperatively with others to fulfill the task at hand.
At Elevating Boston, we believe that no person should feel left behind—and we are committed to helping them rise, grow, and lead. Together with our community partners, we are building the foundation for a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow.
Our team
Rico Negron
President
David Onopa
Vice President
Douglas Sandoval
CFO
Michaela Onopa
Administrative Clerk
Vanessa Negron
Financial Director
Daisy Abarca
Assistant Administrative Clerk
Dennis Bowen
Director of IT
Wisdom Bropleh
Youth Counselor
