We develop education programs for underserved youth that expand their potential. We help our students make an impact in their local community, and enable them to expand and make an impact in local and global communities and where they may study, live, and work.
Since 2014 we have educated over 1,500 students.
We use award-winning evidence-based curricula
LifeSmart Education envisions individuals who can gain the skill set needed to be responsible and become active members of a global society.
LifeSmart Education values stewardship, integrity, accountability, and inclusion
Less than 4% of minority youth study abroad.
90% of youth are victims of bullying
LifeSmarteducation has provided education to improve graduation rates, improve grades, decrease violence and help with employability
Since 1986, the curriculum ARISE has been empowering at-risk youth through a cost-effective, adaptive solution. Through simple
Less than 4% of minority youth study abroad.
90% of youth are victims of bullying
LifeSmarteducation has provided education to improve graduation rates, improve grades, decrease violence and help with employability
Since 1986, the curriculum ARISE has been empowering at-risk youth through a cost-effective, adaptive solution. Through simple and hands-on lessons that are easily adaptable to pre-existing coursework, students benefit from both approachable and interactive activities. Lessons are primarily taught in groups of varying ages, education levels, and backgrounds. Typically lessons last 45-60 minutes per session in order to maximize retention rates as long sessions can deter a student’s focus
Our students learn
21st Century Skills
We teach (Life Skills) locally so that students are ready to present themselves on the world stage (Global Skills)
Learning from another perspective engages the mind to see the world differently. Using our curricula combined with national travel and abroad travel to bring students unique opportunitie
Our students learn
21st Century Skills
We teach (Life Skills) locally so that students are ready to present themselves on the world stage (Global Skills)
Learning from another perspective engages the mind to see the world differently. Using our curricula combined with national travel and abroad travel to bring students unique opportunities for learning in the landscape of global education.
Demonstrating that youth should do everything they do with excellence. Teaching youth how to be excellent in every moment of their life. If students are engaged in an activity that is dancing, the objective becomes teaching youth to focus and be excellent in dance and having this experience trickle down to whatever it is they want to be in life. Teaching youth how to be disciplined and taking the experience of excellence as a learning objective.
Your tax-deductible contribution helps to support important life skills education for underserved youth and communities.
Goodman Real Estate Services has been a faithful annual donor of our programs since 2018. We are extremely grateful for their continued support and for the value they place on youth education and on our ability to provide important education that sets students up for success in life.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has given us one of their 2023 Summer Reading grants. We are extremely grateful for this grant to help us fund our ESL literacy programs.
The City of Columbus has given us an annual grant of $50,000 for the years of 2023-2025. We are extremely grateful for this grant to help us continue to provide important education to our students.
Walmart generously provided us with a $2,000 donation in 2024 to support our Youth Leadership Program. We are incredibly grateful for their support, which helps us continue equipping our students with essential leadership skills.
Support to run our Financial Literacy program
Annual support of our mission
General operating support