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UpLIFT
UpLift is a multi-year initiative focusing on long-term community resiliency in Albuquerque’s International District and in the Black/African American communities.
About UpLIFT
Leadership Council and our partners have created the UpLift program to provide help, resources, and information to empower individuals and strengthen communities.
Uplift helps individuals easily navigate local and state offerings for financial assistance. You’ll also find additional easy to use information through the links on this webpage.
This project is sponsored in part by the Department of Health, Better Together project (COVID Pandemic Equity Initiatives), Con Alma Health Foundation (Reimagining Black Communities in New Mexico), and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Workforce information
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is a good resource for finding employment, applying for benefits, or learning about employee rights.
Housing stability
The City of Albuquerque has partnered with community organizations to provide help for residents struggling with rent and utility payments.
Access to internet
The Affordable Connectivity Program is offered by the FCC and designed to help families with affordable broadband for work, school, healthcare and more.
Mental health resources
Tools and support designed to help learn signs and symptoms benefiting a variety of key professionals and audiences.
Voter registration
Make sure your voice is heard in local, state, and federal elections. Find your voter registration status today.
Educational resources
A comprehensive database for job seekers where you can set up a profile, post a resume or find training opportunities.
Digital Inclusion
Resources to come together and connect with our community online.
Black Owned Business Directory
Discover Black Owned businesses in your community or submit your own for inclusion in our directory.
IDEAS network
A new initiative designed to showcase the strengths of businesses in the International District through an online business directory, periodic meetings, events, and initiatives aimed at mobilizing the business community during times of both joy and sorrow.
International District Business Directory
Explore our directory of businesses in the international district.
Workforce information
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is a good resource for finding employment, applying for benefits, or learning about employee rights.
Housing stability
The City of Albuquerque has partnered with community organizations to provide help for residents struggling with rent and utility payments.
Mental health resources
Tools and support designed to help learn signs and symptoms benefiting a variety of key professionals and audiences.
Access to internet
The Affordable Connectivity Program is offered by the FCC and designed to help families with affordable broadband for work, school, healthcare and more.
Voter registration
Make sure your voice is heard in local, state, and federal elections. Find your voter registration status today.
Educational resources
A comprehensive database for job seekers where you can set up a profile, post a resume or find training opportunities.
Black Owned Business Directory
Discover Black Owned businesses in your community or submit your own for inclusion in our directory.
Digital Inclusion
Resources to come together and connect with our community online.
IDEAS network
A new initiative designed to showcase the strengths of businesses in the International District through an online business directory, periodic meetings, events, and initiatives aimed at mobilizing the business community during times of both joy and sorrow.
International District Business Directory
Explore our directory of businesses in the international district.
Stay in the know with UpLift Chronicles
The Uplift Initiative officially launched back on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. The initiative serves New Mexico’s Black/African American communities and all residents of the International District. This publication is published in two editions monthly, Beyond the Chair and International District.
UpLIFT partners
