EMPOWER.
To assist and empower the community by disrupting the cycle of poverty.
Refugee Resettlement & Zakat Distribution
I am so grateful that an organization like this exists. It is as if they can provide a solution for almost everything. They showed me their professionalism and at the same time they were humble and kind individuals.
- Fatima
At Uplift Charity
We understand that helping the underprivileged segment of society is the responsibility of the local community and that our best effort today will lead to a better tomorrow.
UPLIFT CHARITY IS COMMITTED to IMPROVING the LIVES OF THE MOST DEPENDENT MEMBERS of the LOCAL COMMUNITY.
We seek to assist those in need by empowering them with the tools, support and resources necessary to impact their long-term success and improve their socioeconomic status.
Uplift Charity is committed to making a difference and being a vehicle to enlist those in the community who are like-minded and who strive to make a real difference with their time and/or resources.
Making a difference
Our goal goes beyond simply being a source of funds for the underprivileged. We strive to assist in such a way that a struggling family no longer needs short-term assistance and instead gain the ability to sustain itself and prosper on its own strength.
+6M FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DISTRIBUTED
We have been fortunate enough to distribute $6,000,000 to local families in desperate need.
14+ YEARS SERVING THE COMMUNITY
Uplift Charity has been aiding the community since June 2006.
4100+ CASES HANDLED
Uplift Charity has aided 2500+ unique families since inception through our multiple programs and events.
The UPLIFT Story
Get INVOLVED
Uplift Charity is committed to making a difference and being a vehicle to enlist those in the community who are like-minded and who strive to make a real difference with their time and/or resources. At Uplift Charity, we understand that helping the underprivileged segment of society is the responsibility of the local community and that our best effort today will lead to a better tomorrow.
PARTNER with Us
We firmly believe that corporate charity relationships should be mutually beneficial. That's why we make sure that our business partnerships are not a one-way street.
MAKE A Donation
Donations allow us to continue making a difference in our community. Your monetary contribution will help us aid more families in need.
Volunteer OPPORTUNITIES
Uplift Charity is built on the selfless acts of volunteering and holds their volunteers in the highest regard. Sign up to volunteer and Uplift Charity will contact you when an event or activity arises in your area.
Latest Stories
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June Arrivals are Here
We started off the first week of June by welcoming 4 new families. Our new arrivals have landed from Syria, Guatemala and Venezuela. We are thrilled to have them here and look forward to helping them settle into their new life here.
We are already expecting 10 more families in the next week!
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What We've Been Up To
From adding new members to our growing team, and organizing our monthly food pantry, the Uplift team has been hard at work. Here's some snapshots of our latest updates.
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Afghan Refugee Update
You, our wonderful community in SoCal and beyond, have recognized Uplift Charity as your trusted zakat administrator since 2006. Even today, a decade and a half later, we continue to distribute 100% of your zakat donations directly to the thousands of families that we empower to become self-sufficient every day…
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Afghan Buddy Program
The Afghan Buddy Program is a buddy program whereby community members organize themselves into teams and assist by providing the services that Afghan allies need to thrive in their new community…
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Uplifting the Community one box at a time
Over 240 registered volunteers showed their support for our annual Ramadan food box assembly and distribution. Over 2,400 boxes were assembled and distributed. Nearly 500 cars attended our drive thru pick up. Additionally partner masjid and community organizations from San Diego, …
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Mornings for the community are always better with our volunteers
In February we had the privilege of distributing warm jackets and sweaters to our beneficiaries, thanks to our partners Kismet Event Design. They generously provided over 200 name brand jackets and 800 pieces of brand new clothing. March was an opportunity for us to distribute over 400 food boxes and begin our Ramadan preparations.
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Bringing in the new year with an uplifting success story...
Many of the families we assist experience economic disparities, have limited resources, and face challenges with sustaining their basic living needs. With our case management program we guide and assist local families in need who are struggling to make ends meet, can not maintain their basic needs, and have limitations in their journey towards self sufficiency…
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The 8th Annual Homeless Winter Drive
Once a year we are blessed with the opportunity to serve community members facing homelessness. For the 3rd year in a row the Urban Community Outreach Center in Long Beach generously hosted us with their spacious venue. Our supporters, volunteers, and allies made it possible for us to distribute fresh hot meals, new blankets, scarves, gloves, snacks, socks, hygiene kits, and much more to over 170 of our homeless brothers and sisters.
