PROGRAMS

Founded in 2015, The Elevation Project empowers formerly incarcerated individuals to build successful businesses and achieve economic independence. As one of the few organizations to center wrap-around services and entrepreneurship for justice-impacted individuals, The Elevation Project creates unique pathways to economic equity through business ownership.

We assist formerly incarcerated individuals throughout their journey, from immediate release to long-term stability.

Since opening the Transformative Business Center in July 2022, we have served 85 individuals in seven cohorts. Only 4% of our participants have had contact with the justice system in two years. 

our core program

Transformative Business Center

A pioneering business hub serving as a haven and learning space for formerly incarcerated men, the TBC aims to empower them to become thriving entrepreneurs and valuable community members through its innovative approach and wraparound services.

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Creating Legacies

As one of the first facilities of its kind in the country, the Transformative Business Center provides a supportive environment where formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs can build thriving businesses. Serving men over 18 years old from across Philadelphia, the center combines practical business support with comprehensive case management to ensure sustainable success. 

Key features include: 

  • Professional workspace equipped with industry-specific equipment and technical resources 

  • Small business workshop series 

  • One-on-one mentorship 

  • Access to business development support

reentry support hub

A Safe Place to Figure it All Out

Located in West Philadelphia, our reentry hub supports individuals in need of wraparound services, including:

  • Housing Referrals

  • Employment Referrals

  • Education and Skills Development

  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Referrals

  • Family Reunification

  • Mentorship

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Community Organizing

The Elevation Project is proud to partner with Philadelphia's Participatory Defense Hub. Participatory Defense is a community organizing model that puts community at the front of criminal defense. 
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Meetings happen across the city in the evening Monday - Thursday. 

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Our inclusive community events focus on supporting families affected by the justice system. 

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