Elevating Young Kings Inc. was born out of both personal experience and a powerful vision for change. As a single mother raising a young boy, our founder, Phyllis Jackson, understood firsthand the challenges families face when trying to prepare young men for the world—especially in low to middle-income suburban communities where resources can be limited.

She recognized a significant gap: while many programs existed for girls, boys often lacked the emotional support, mentorship, and life skills necessary to navigate adolescence and transition into manhood. That realization sparked a mission to build something greater—a safe, empowering space where boys could be mentored, uplifted, and equipped with tools not typically taught in school.

What started as a vision quickly became a movement. Today, Elevating Young Kings Inc. is proud to offer mentorship programs, back-to-school supply events, and other community outreach events charity that unite and uplift our communities. Our goal remains the same: to help shape the next generation of productive, confident, and emotionally intelligent young men—our Legacies.

Since our founding date, Elevating Young Kings has grown from 2 charter members to 18 members. We continue to evolve as parents see the need for their boys to gain access to what is provided in our program.