Uplift Northwest

Uplift Northwest You can hire workers for your next job, donate, & find out more by visiting upliftnw.org.

Uplift Northwest (formerly Millionair Club Charity) is a Seattle nonprofit providing jobs & job-readiness services to people experiencing poverty & homelessness. For nearly 100 years, Uplift Northwest has operated as a nonprofit temporary staffing organization with services geared to the needs of a person who is in poverty, or is homeless, and likely with little to no resources to become job-ready

. We believe a job is empowering and provides hope, strength, courage, confidence, purpose and an opportunity to stabilize one’s life. Income earned through these temporary jobs is the difference between starvation, eviction, and getting a person’s family off the streets. By removing barriers, we provide dignified work opportunities and support services to nearly 1,000 men and women annually experiencing poverty and homelessness – offering a job, a hot meal, a shower, laundry services, vision care, transportation passes, career coaching, medical, dental, cell phone, computer training and work certification, all in one location. In the past few years, hundreds of Uplift Northwest clients earned permanent job placements and housing referrals, and this translates to significant taxpayer dollars saved in public service expenses. You can hire workers for your next job, donate to the cause, and find out more by visiting www.upliftnw.org.

05/19/2026

UNEXPECTED ASMR: Midnight I‑5 graffiti abatement

Uplift Northwest crews were back on I‑5 last week, working overnight to remove graffiti alongside WSDOT & City of Seattle partners. Behind the scenes are Uplift Northwest employee participants showing up, putting in the work, and building stability through real job experience.

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05/08/2026

A few months ago, Dean didn’t think this life was possible.

Today, she’s starting a full-time job with great pay and benefits!

Sometimes, it’s not one big thing that changes everything—it’s someone showing up at the right moment.

💚 Help create more moments like this

Last day—every donation is matched up to $10,000: https://give.upliftnw.org/campaign/787560/donate

05/06/2026

GiveBIG is not over! Your support makes everything we do possible.

Every day, we connect people to real jobs, coordinate crews, and partner with employers across Seattle creating pathways to consistent work and stability.

From the first shift to long-term employment — this is impact.

It is not too late to get your donation matched!

Donate: https://www.wagives.org/organization/upliftnw 💚

05/05/2026

Today is GiveBIG and every dollar is matched today 💚

At Uplift Northwest, we don’t just connect people to jobs, we provide training, case management, transportation, housing support, and the resources people need to succeed in a livable wage career.

We meet people where they are and walk with them every step of the way.

Double your impact today!

Donate: https://www.wagives.org/organization/upliftnw



Washington Gives

05/05/2026

GiveBIG is here! Today we’re taking you through a day in the life at Uplift Northwest.

See how the things we can take for granted, like a cup of coffee, a shower, clean clothes, snacks, glasses and eye exams, can restore dignity, build confidence, and change someone’s outlook on what’s possible.

This is just the beginning. Check back in later today to see how we turn support into employment and long-term stability.

Every gift is matched today. Double your impact💚💚

Donate: https://www.wagives.org/organization/upliftnw

GiveBIG is tomorrow—but the impact starts with you. It’s not about a single day, it is what happens because of it.At Upl...
05/04/2026

GiveBIG is tomorrow—but the impact starts with you. It’s not about a single day, it is what happens because of it.

At Uplift Northwest, every donation helps someone take a real step forward— employment, housing, and rebuilding a life with dignity and purpose. These aren’t abstract outcomes; they are turning points for neighbors in our community.

GiveBIG is your chance to be part of that momentum.

If you believe everyone deserves a pathway to opportunity, we invite you to give today! And if you support multiple causes, you’re helping strengthen the entire network of care that makes our community stronger for all.

Your gift matters, and it starts right now.

👉 A generous supporter is matching all donations made through GiveBIG up to a total of $10,000, double your impact today! https://www.wagives.org/organization/upliftnw

Thank you for showing up in a way that truly changes lives💚

05/01/2026

One person can make a difference in someone’s journey...for RISE graduate Dean & her puppy, Chewy, those steps are life-changing.

Through the Uplift Northwest RISE program, Dean gained more than job skills, she found a community built on respect and care. When a real barrier came up, that community showed up.

During the 4-week program Dean needed additional support for Chewy. Enter Matt, Uplift’s front desk security. He stepped in to care for her companion during class so she could be fully committed to completing the program. “The services and opportunities being provided to us are truly a blessing and I'm really appreciative.”

Today, Dean is moving forward with confidence and always lifting others up along the way: “I want you to hear me encouraging you, that you can do it. I believe in you. I see what you are capable of, and you rock.”

Your gift today removes barriers to create lasting change💚

Give today and get matched! All gifts up to a total of $5,000 will be matched dollar for dollar! Show up for your neighbors. Uplift the next journey: give.upliftnw.org/spring26

Our work is best understood through the people it supports! That’s why our newsletter centers the stories behind the wor...
04/20/2026

Our work is best understood through the people it supports! That’s why our newsletter centers the stories behind the work, including Demetrick’s.

Demetrick came to Uplift Northwest after being evicted and living in a shelter. Through the RISE training program, he found employment, housing support, and the stability he needed to move forward.

“The most important thing that Uplift did for me was help me with shelter. You can’t really think—you’re in survival mode. That took me out of survival mode.”

Today, Demetrick leads Uplift's custodial services and is planning for what comes next. “As far as my future, I want to start my own handyman business...”

Stories like Demetrick’s along with exciting updates, milestones, and opportunities for you to engage are shared exclusively in the monthly Uplift Update newsletter.

📬Subscribe to stay connected to the people, progress, and mission of Uplift Northwest, delivered to your inbox each month: https://mailchi.mp/upliftnw.org/subscribe-to-uplift-northwest-updates💚

Read Demetrick's full story here: https://upliftnw.org/reports-publication/

“What I discovered is that RISE is more than just a program. It’s a community, a challenge, and a chance to grow in ways...
04/13/2026

“What I discovered is that RISE is more than just a program. It’s a community, a challenge, and a chance to grow in ways we didn’t think was possible. We were pushed beyond our comfort zones. We learned new skills, faced new challenges, and were encouraged to think differently.”

“We will carry what we’ve learned here into our futures. Let’s continue to challenge ourselves and believe in our ability to rise above the obstacles.”

— Najah, Cohort 10 Graduation Speaker🎓

Every person, like Najah, in RISE made a choice — to show up, to realize their full potential, and to move toward stability and self-sufficiency. Growth didn’t happen to them; it happened because they leaned into challenge, possibility, and belief in what could be next.

At Uplift Northwest, we recognize the courage behind that choice. We believe that when people are given opportunity, they thrive. Congratulations to the graduates of RISE Cohort 10💚🎉

💭Ask yourself: When have you stepped outside your comfort zone? How did it change you?

Applications for the next RISE cohort open May 4 at 8AM: https://upliftnw.org/rise-program/

When our Impact Report drops and everyone wants a copy!😎🙌See what empowerment through employment looks like in action in...
04/07/2026

When our Impact Report drops and everyone wants a copy!😎🙌

See what empowerment through employment looks like in action in our 2025 Impact Report.

In 2025, Uplift Northwest supported those in our community on the path to stability through employment, support services, job training, and more.

This report goes beyond the numbers. It reflects real results, real partnerships, and real lives changed through dignity, opportunity, & care💚

Dive into our 2025 Impact Report to see this mission come to life: https://upliftnw.org/reports-publication/

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2515 Western Avenue
Seattle, WA
98121

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+12067285627

Website

https://www.wagives.org/organization/upliftnw

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