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The logo for Upliftus Collective featuring the word 'Upliftus' with a gold crown above the letter 'l' and the word 'Collective' underneath.

Who is the UpliftUS Collective?

The UpliftUS Collective is a community-driven nonprofit uplifting youth and families by honoring lived experiences and helping people discover their purpose, build meaningful lives, and access mental health support.

Our vision is a world where healing is community-centered, mental health care is approachable and accessible, and every person, especially our youth, has the confidence, tools, and support to grow into who they’re becoming. Through circles, workshops, events, and resource connections across the DMV and Detroit, we create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and uplifted.

Our Mission

UpliftUS Collective empowers youth, families, and communities through mental wellness, education and workforce development, and community engagement. Through safe spaces, transformative experiences, and meaningful connections, we help individuals heal, grow, and thrive.

Our Vision

Our vision is a community where no one has to struggle alone.

At UpliftUS Collective, we believe healing is possible, asking for help is a sign of strength, and true impact is measured by the lives we touch—not just numbers. We lead with authenticity by honoring lived experiences, meeting people where they are, and building trust through consistent support, honest storytelling, meaningful connections, and community partnerships. We support individuals in discovering their purpose, building meaningful and fulfilling lives, and accessing mental health support.

Our Values

  • Integrity: Leading with honesty and trust

  • Purpose: Helping people discover and pursue their purpose

  • Leadership: Inspiring growth and positive change

  • Community: Building meaningful connections

  • Authenticity: Sharing real stories and offering genuine support

  • Empathy: Meeting people where they are without judgment

Meet the Founders

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Tanzania & Craig Cooper

Craig and Tanzania Cooper are the founders of UpliftUS Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting youth, families, and communities through purpose discovery, life-building support, and improved access to mental health resources. With more than 15 years of combined service across education, youth development, mentoring, leadership, and wellness initiatives, they created UpliftUS to be the kind of safe space they wish they had in their early twenties—when both navigated mental health struggles largely in silence.

Today, UpliftUS Collective creates community-centered opportunities to heal, grow, connect, and thrive through workshops, community circles, wellness events, retreats, mentoring, and the UpliftUS Podcast that’s always grounded in authenticity, empathy, and consistent presence.

Meet Our Board

Our Partners

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    Rec-Mode Community United

    Boxing & empowerment programs for youth, and our DMV event space host.

  • A circular logo with black background and gold border, featuring a cross at the bottom and a target-like design at the top, with the words "CIRCLE OF PEACE" in white capital letters in the center.

    Circle of Peace

    Monthly in-person men's circle in Detroit 

  • Logo for Njoy Eatz with pink text and a pink spoon and stylized knife and fork on a black background.

    Njoy Eatz

    Black-owned food vendor

  • A black background with white text reading '1000+ REQUESTS' in a bold, stylized font.

    $1000 Request

    Event space in Detroit

  • Logo with stylized green stack of money above the words ''HUSTLE MUSICINC'' in gradient orange and pink text, outlined in yellow on a black background.

    iHustleMusicInc

    Artist development, studio time, producer, songwriting, event planner in Detroit.

Partner with Us

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