It's The Support
That Counts
Founded in 2017
Who We Are
The Lifting As We Climb Foundation, Inc. (LAWCF) is a 501(c)(3) organization offering comprehensive programs that contribute to community education services in the Birmingham/Jefferson County area through our signature ‘Black Rhinos Mentoring Program’. This signature mentoring program offers comprehensive programming as a contribution to community education services in the Birmingham/Jefferson County area. Students in grades 9-10 at Birmingham area schools participate in mentoring sessions covering topics such as conflict resolution, etiquette, college and career preparation, military enlistment, Juneteenth, and Birmingham’s history with racial trauma. LAWCF is committed to mentoring these cohorts until they graduate high school in 2024 and 2025.
We mentor students in grades 9-10 at Birmingham area schools, including Fairfield, Pinson Valley, Pleasant Grove, Minor, Clay-Chalkville, Center Point, Hueytown, Bessemer City, Midfield, McAdory, and Tarrant high schools. Our structured engaged mentoring program covers topics such as: Conflict resolution, etiquette with females, College/Career Prep, Joining the Military, Juneteenth, and Birmingham’s history with racial trauma. LAWCF is contracted to mentor these cohorts until they graduate high school in 2024 and 2025. Traditionally, mentoring sessions have been provided for high school males. However, LAWCF has expanded to mentor high school girls through Eden’s Garden Girls Mentoring for the 2022-2023 school year and beyond. We are presently seeking opportunities to expand services throughout Birmingham.
Our mission is to enhance the academic, social, and emotional growth of students in our community through meaningful connections with adult volunteer mentors and tutors.
96%+
Satisfaction rate from the Mentees
12
Schools supported since 2018
1000+
Students mentored in the Shelby County, Birmingham and Jefferson County areas
20+
Computers donated to schools
Thank You To Our Corporate Foundation Level Parters
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Thank You To Our Corporate Supporter Level & Program Level Partners
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