our mission
Building long-term, life-changing relationships with Crow youth, equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community.
our history
Fall 2024
Elevate Crow established as a 501c3
Founding Board launched
Currently
Establishing Community Collaborators
Building the organization
Raising funds to launch in 2026
Projected Launch
2026 Projected program launch
Accredited Classes on Leadership and Character
Mentoring students after school and summer
Adventure Programming
College and Career support
our history
Fall 2024
Elevate Crow established as a 501c3
Founding Board launched
Currently
Establishing Community Collaborators
Building the organization
Raising funds to launch in 2026
Projected Launch
2026 Projected program launch
Accredited Classes on Leadership and Character
Mentoring students after school and summer
Adventure Programming
College and Career support
help us reach more students
board members
Czarina Haney
Board Member
Czarina Haney
Czarina serves in leadership at her church in Lodge Grass, First Crown Indian Baptist Church. She is a mother, and an active community member.
Merval Phelan
Board Member
Merval Phelan
Merval is a business owner in Lodge Grass, where he owns and operates a local barber shop. He is also an Associate Pastor at Faith Chapel, in Billings, Montana.
Hannah Phelan
Trasurer
Hannah Phelan
Hannah works at Mountain Shadow Association, where she focuses on family restoration, mending relationships between children, their parents and their community. A Member of Lodge Grass City Hall Board Member.
Gary Stevenson
Board Member
Gary Stevenson
Gary is the Principal at Lodge Grass High School. He is also a community advocate in the Lodge Grass community.
Tristan Goodluck
Board Member
Tristan Goodluck
Tristan is a long time basketball coach in the Crow community. He also provides IT support at Crow Independent High School.
Jess Bends
Board Member
Jess Bends
Currently an Assistant Baskeball for Lodge Grass High School (Current State Champs) for the past 4 years. Hosts multiple Basketball Fundemental training for k-12th grade students and volunteers to countless community services.
staff
Edward Haney
Teacher Mentor
Edward Haney
Edward is a Behavioral Health Counselor and School Liaison at One Health Bighorn, serving the Hardin school district. Edward is also the Youth Pastor at First Crown Indian Baptist Church.
- We believe that EVERY CHILD is of great worth and has the desire and potential to succeed.
- We believe that LONG-TERM, 24/7 RELATIONSHIPS with caring adults have proven positive outcomes in the lives of our urban youth.
- We believe that a HOLISTIC approach is essential for a strong and healthy future for our youth.
- We believe that FULL-TIME, SALARIED TEACHER-MENTORS WHO COME FROM SIMILAR BACKGROUNDS as the students can have a positive influence and make all the difference.
- We believe that the SERVANT LEADERSHIP, creating a culture of selflessness and service, is the foundation for leadership.
- We believe in the intrinsic DIGNITY of every person and act accordingly.
- We believe that COLLABORATION yields the best long-term results, acknowledging that the complex work in our urban centers cannot be done single handedly.