Discover why Bing Chen, a 2025 Elevate Prize winner, believes indie films are essential for the future of storytelling and representation. Read more on TIME.

he story features expert fire safety tips for pet owners from Dr. Kwane Stewart, a 2024 Elevate Prize winner and renowned street vet, whose mission is to provide care for pets of the unhoused. Don’t miss this inspiring story of bravery, compassion, and community impact.

Nikki Gane-Butler, founder of Dignity for Divas, recently received a $25,000 grant as part of the Elevate Prize GET LOUD Award from the Elevate Prize Foundation, which recognizes positive social impact. Since its inception, Dignity for Divas has helped over 15,000 women rebuild their lives, providing essential resources and support to ensure their stability and dignity. Gane-Butler's mission is to expand the organization's reach beyond the Pacific Northwest, empowering even more women on their journeys to success.

Google has teamed up with Tarjimly (2023 Elevate Prize winner) to provide AI-powered translation services aimed at helping refugees and immigrants overcome language barriers in real time. This collaboration offers crucial support, allowing people in crisis to communicate more effectively and access essential services.

Brilliant Detroit, a 2023 Elevate Prize winner, is growing! Launching Brilliant Cities, they are bringing their model to Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Chicago by 2027. Brilliant Cities focuses on creating "kid success neighborhoods," providing crucial support for families with children ages 0-8. Their impact has already reached over 22,000 children and caregivers in Detroit, where they've substantially improved children's literacy and family wellbeing.

Sam Bencheghib, co-founder of Sungai Watch and a 2024 Elevate Prize winner, is driving efforts to prevent river pollution in Indonesia. After connecting with key leaders at a previous CGI meeting, Bencheghib will return this year seeking funding to expand his nonprofit's impact. Read more about Sam, his work and his new social enterprise Sungai Design.

The Top Heroes of 2023 reunited in Miami at the Make Good Famous Summit, hosted by the Elevate Prize Foundation, where they learned how self-care can make them more effective leaders.

"Afghan women are wondering: can they expect an ally in the White House?" Elevate Prize winner Zarlasht Halaimzai reflects on what a future United States President could do for the women and girls of Afghanistan.

In Episode 917 of the Solluna podcast, Carolina Garcia-Jayaram, CEO of the Elevate Prize Foundation, shares actionable insights on making a meaningful impact in your community. Discover her inspiring approach to service and how you can apply her strategies to drive positive change locally.

Read more about Sam Bencheghib, a 2024 Elevate Prize winner, and co-founder of Sungai Watch, who is transforming Indonesia's plastic waste into eco-friendly furniture. His innovative river barriers are cleaning up pollution and turning trash into treasure. Dive into the full article to learn more about Sungai Watch's groundbreaking efforts and their impact on the environment.

When Zaya Wade first came out as transgender to her father, former NBA All Star and Hall of Fame player Dwyane Wade, the older Wade didn’t immediately think about being an “advocate.” Instead, he thought about her safety. “Not only is my child in one of the most attacked communities in the world, the trans community, and the LGBTQ+ community, but also, my child is Black in America,” he tells Them. “That right there alone is enough for a parent.”

The retired Miami Heat legend, whose No. 3 jersey hangs in the rafters at the Kaseya Center, was back in town for a good cause that had nothing to do with basketball. Wade was on stage at the Edition hotel at the Elevate Prize Foundation’s second annual Make Good Famous Summit. The NBA icon was honored for his advocacy for the transgender community and using his influence to ignite social change.