The mission of ELEVATE New Orleans is to elevate the life skills and abilities of inner-city student-athletes through mentor-based programs in athletic, academic and social development to allow each participant to receive the resources and assistance they need to be prepared academically, athletically, and socially.

​The ELEVATE program is a free, application-based enrichment program for select 6th-12th grade student-athletes. ELEVATE members participate in a daily mix of activities on individual and small group bases. The goal for each student-athlete is matriculation through high school and into a high-performing four-year university.