About Upliftly
A folding table that grew into a neighbourhood
Upliftly Foundation began in 2014 with 40 loaves of bread and a folding table outside the Elm Street Hall.
Our story
Neighbours first, always
Amara Okafor started the bread table after noticing how many people walked past the Elm Street Hall each morning without breakfast. By spring there was a queue, a rota and a kettle.
Today Upliftly runs five programs with a small team and 600 volunteers. We still start every decision the same way: what do our neighbours say they need?
Meet the team
What we believe
Dignity first
Nobody should have to prove they are poor to be fed. Everyone is a guest at our tables.
Plain talk
We publish our numbers, answer questions in plain language and say what has not worked.
Neighbours decide
Each program starts with a request from the people it serves, and they help run it.
Twelve years in short
2014
A folding table and 40 loaves of bread outside the Elm Street Hall.
2016
The Community Kitchen opens three evenings a week.
2018
The first Bridge Mentors pairs are matched.
2021
The first well is completed with our partner water committee.
2023
The bread table grows into the Neighbour Pantry.
2024
The Tool Library opens its doors.
2026
The Kitchen Truck appeal launches.
years serving Harlow Bend
active volunteers
programs, one team
local partners
Community Fund 2026
Help us serve 250,000 meals this year
Every gift to the Community Fund keeps the pantry, kitchen and water projects open. Watch the total grow as neighbours chip in.
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Upliftly
A community charity feeding neighbours, mentoring young adults and bringing clean water closer to home.
Elm Street Hall, 214 Elm Street, Harlow Bend
(555) 010-0142
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