‘24 - ‘25 school year
DEAR LIFT Supporters,
Legacy is a beautiful thing. It is like a seed planted in good soil—watered, protected, and carefully tended. It doesn’t happen by accident. A legacy is built through intentional choices, purposeful sacrifices, and a deep commitment to the needs of others. It grows from the desire to create a better future and the hope that one seed can become a whole field of fruit-bearing, seed-producing, legacy-building abundance.
LIFT Youth Center, Inc. has been blessed to be one of those seeds planted by the Rollins Family. In 2020, their generous start-up support took our dream and made it a reality. They watched their investment grow into an organization with a big heart and extraordinary impact. Today, the Claudia Nance Rollins Youth Center is not only a part of this family’s legacy, but also a place where so many students’ lives are being shaped. The report you now hold highlights the fruit of its fourth year in operation.
The truly remarkable part is that this is only the beginning. As Executive Director and Co-Founder of LIFT, I have had the privilege of serving alongside an incredible team that has worked tirelessly to nurture the vision given to us in 2018. In these first years, we’ve seen powerful evidence of success in the lives of the students we serve and the community we’ve built. Yet last year we realized our Ringgold facility could not fully serve the whole county. After research, surveys, and many prayers and conversations, we approached the Rollins Family with the hope of expanding to the West Side of Catoosa County. They saw the opportunity to grow their legacy even further—and said YES.
This past year was not only one of incredible student impact, but also of planning, purchasing, groundbreaking, and remodeling. We have been preparing the soil for a new seed that will soon grow into the R. Randall Rollins Youth Center in Fort Oglethorpe—a story we will joyfully report on next year.
Legacy building requires patience, purpose, and extraordinary investment. To be entrusted by the Rollins Family—and so many of you—with stewarding that legacy is one of the greatest gifts I have ever received. Thank you to everyone who has believed in this mission, loved our students, and supported this work with your time, talent, and treasure. Together, we are building something lasting. And the best is still to come.
Grateful to serve,
Tina Pinkston Executive Director
* 2024-2025 Staff: (Pictured below from left to right– Kim Jones, Houston Nance, Morgan Wright, Tonita Stickney, Tina Pinkston, Heather Tate, Chrissie Brown, Aiyana Loher, Taitlyn Chesser, and Jora Burnett)
‘24 - ‘25 staff
tina pinkston
executive director tina@liftyouthcenter.org
Heather tate development manager heather@liftyouthcenter.org
Morgan Wright Program manager morgan@liftyouthcenter.org
Houston Nance support coordinator houston@liftyouthcenter.org
Kim Jones Front Desk Clerk
chrissie Brown
Marketing & Development director
Chrissie@liftyouthcenter.org
tonita stickney office manager tonita@liftyouthcenter.org
Taitlyn chesser
Program coordinator Taitlyn@liftyouthcenter.org
Jora burnett program assistant jora@lifTyouthcenter.org
Aiyana Loher Program Intern
‘24 - ‘25 Board of directors
brandon bell, mja board president/ chief law enforcement officer/ adjunct college professor
Tammy Thatcher
vice president of finance/ high school teacher
John Francis, MSSW
board vice president/ Retired Executive Director
Babs Bell
Board Secretary
jessie thornton OWNER AND FOUNDER, JESSIE THORNTON’S UNITED KARATE STUDIO, INC.
Marlin Gines, pe Power delivery engineering manager/ Tetra tech
Alayna Best
program officer/ mckenzie foundation
Melody Nichols Retired Educator/ Former cea president
Sherry Vaughn
masters in social work/ yoga instructor
Claudia Nance Rollins youth Center
Claudia Nance Rollins was a devout Christian, a talented musician, a dedicated elementary school teacher, and a gardener so gifted with plants and flowers that her extended family in Catoosa County often compared her gardens to a beautiful painting. But Mrs. Rollins was first and foremost the mother of O. Wayne and John W. Rollins, both successful entrepreneurs and business men.
Born on September 28, 1886 to Robert and Emma Nance, Claudia was one of nine children raised by a widowed mother in the rural community of Smith Chapel. When she was 24, she married a local farmer named Henry Rollins, a man whose quiet strength and quick temper were a perfect match for the energetic and insightful Claudia. An early champion of education, Mrs. Rollins helped the community build churches and schools. She was known to all as a neighbor who always helped the less fortunate, someone who set in motion the very principles of philanthropy that her sons later embraced.
As a mother, Mrs. Rollins impressed upon her two sons that they could achieve anything through honesty, integrity, and hard work. Her two sons never failed to heed their mother’s words and collectively founded eight different companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Claudia Nance Rollins lived to be nearly 90 years old. She died on April 13, 1976.
r. randall Rollins youth Center
R. Randall Rollins, Sr. (1931–2020) was raised on his family’s farm in Smith Chapel and graduated from Ringgold High School in 1949. After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, he built a long and distinguished career in business, ultimately serving as Chairman of Rollins, Inc., RPC, Inc., and Marine Products Corporation.
Mr. Rollins valued education and community throughout his life. He supported philanthropic efforts that strengthened families and improved lives, and he also served as a trustee for several schools and universities. Through the Ma-Ran Foundation, his family continues this work, honoring his legacy with the establishment of the R. Randall Rollins Youth Center.
Student voices
“At first I was very shy, barely had friends, had many mental health issues, etc. LIFT might’ve not been the exact only thing that helped me become an overall better person, but I can always be confident when saying coming to LIFT played a huge part in that and in my life.”
“LIFT helped me realize that to be happy is to be yourself.”
“LIFT has really helped my confidence and helped me be a better person.”
“I am thankful LIFT is free because some people can’t afford stuff like this, and I want everyone to come.”
“LIFT is an amazing space and where you can be yourself and gain confidence. My amazing memory at LIFT is making new friends.”
“I have made family-like connections at LIFT and it is a free space and an area to have fun and find a belonging while even learning new skills.”
“There are wonderful people at LIFT and they make you feel happy, safe, and loved. They really become your second family.”
"I
am thankful LIFT is free Because I can have a safe space."
“I am thankful for LIFT is free because if it wasn’t I probably wouldn’t like myself as much as I do now.”
“Being at LIFT has helped me come out of my shell. I became more confident because the staff are reliable and attentive.”
“LIFT is awesome you get free food, it’s free, it’s really fun, and there’s fun swings. My favorite memory is making a journal in girl’s group.”
LIFT creates opportunities for students to be... Loved as they are, Inspired to be more, Found in community, and Trusted to make a difference.
Building a community where students discover and achieve a healthy, successful future.
415 Hours of afterschool programming
166 days of afterschool programming
24,288 Snacks served afterschool
Students Served
54% STUDENTs Qualified for free/reduced lunch
6,072 STUDENT visits to lift’s afterschool program
331 different students served afterschool
316 HOUSEHOLDS ENROLLED 24/25 school year
72 LARGEST MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY
49 LARGEST HIGH SCHOOL DAY
90 LARGEST FRIDAY (BOTH MIDDLE & HIGH)
At LIFT we believe in the power of our REACH. We are called to REACH those who are underserved, isolated and in need of support. We believe that we can make a difference because hope for all students is within REACH. Our events, facility, and afterschool programming are focused on the following core areas which we believe bring a holistic approach to asset development and resilience building.
during the 2024-2025 school year lift held 500 Workshops
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Students participated in recreation programs
• Basketball, soccer, volleyball, handball, football, kickball, etc.
• Outdoor games: 9 square, gaga ball, ping pong, etc.
• Indoor Games: card games, board games, pool, air hockey, puzzles, etc.
• games day with ringgold high school’s g-society
“LIFT is not just a hangout spot – it’s where you find people who actually care about you.”
– LIFT Student
147 Students participated in Education programs Education
• STEM workshops
• Financial literacy workshops to discuss topics such as budgeting and investing
• Career Exploration and College prep workshops
• Practical life skills workshops: PUBLIC SPEAKING, INTERVIEWING, CODING, HOW TO SHOP FOR GROCERIES AND UNDERSTANDING PRICES, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ETC.
• Mini-library and classes co-hosted by Catoosa County Library
• Free tutoring and homework help
“I don’t have to fit in at LIFT, I just get to belong.” – LIFT Student
174 Students participated
in ART programs
• Daily art projects
• Photography
ART
• Guitars for Kids, students learned how to play the guitar
• Sew What, a local group that partners to teach sewing workshops monthly
• Improv, Theater, and Comedy workshops
• Creative writing and poetry
“I know I can talk to someone at LIFT and get help.” – LIFT Student
208 Students participated in community programs Community
• Monthly service projects:
• Made blankets for the ANimal shelter
• Made coloring books for DFCS
• Created crafts for veterans
• planted trees with Limestone Valley
• Volunteered with Providence Ministries
• Helped pack snack packs for Nourishing children in Catoosa
• Put together motivational bracelets for cancer patients at tennessee oncology
• Painted and delivered easter egg signs for our neighbors
• Made valentine’s cards for Nursing home residents
• volunteered at Dolly Days
• Clean Catoosa (an annual, city-wide Earth Day-inspired event)
• Tribe building workshops
• Monthly LIFT OFF meetings with all students attending that day, celebrating the past month
• Student Leadership program
“LIFT is awesome because I’ve made new positive friends.” – LIFT Student
• Biweekly cooking workshops
• Social-Emotional Learning workshops: students discuss different mental health topics
• Physical Fitness
• Health classes led by local practitioners
• music matters: The connection between music and the mind has long been researched and scientists say that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alterness, and memory
• movies matter: Students share movie clips and discuss why they have significant meaning in their lives
• Yoga/Mindfulness
• Men not Boys: a weekly guys’ group offered to high schoolers
• Girls Empower girls: a weekly girls’ group offered to middle schoolers
• social media self-care: education on using technology and social media in a responsible, healthy way
148 Students participated in Health programs
“LIFT gives me a chance to get out of the house so I’m not alone with my thoughts.”
– LIFT Student
STEM WOrkshops
LIFT students had the opportunity to choose STEM workshops during the ‘24-’25 school year. These workshops focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, giving students a chance to learn through hands on activities. Here are some examples of STEM workshops offered this past school year.
• Balloon Car Race
• Candy DNA Models
• Morse Code Bracelets with Catoosa Public LibrarY
• Nature in Place
• Robotic Arm, 3 sessions
LIFT is excited to be growing our STEM programming during the ‘25-’26 school year thanks to grant funding from Shaw Industries Group, Inc. Our students will get to learn first hand from Shaw engineers and work with a 3D printer.
Guys peer group
In the fall of 2023 LIFT staff decided we needed to do more for our students’ mental health. Our Support Coordinator launched a new program in the spring of 2024 called Men Not Boys, a guy’s peer group program with a holistic approach to bring clarity, direction, and positive support to young men in high school. The intended purpose of our program is to identify where growth is desired, set goals and objectives, continued focused action, goal achievement, and holding the young men accountable. We had 6 students consistently attend this program and the results were impactful and heartwarming. Over the semester, students learned a stronger understanding of what being a man is, to be themselves, how to improve their mental health, that it’s ok to share sensitive things and be vulnerable, to be kind and considerate, and that a lot of guys share the same struggles.
When surveyed, 100% of the students in Men Not Boys when asked “Do you plan to return to the group next semester?” answered yes. Also, when asked “On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable did you feel sharing your thoughts and experiences in the group?” the average answer was 8.14. It’s clear that the students in Men Not Boys are not only benefiting from the content but they also enjoy the community they are growing in the peer support group.
Social emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning is configured of five components:
• self-awareness
• self-management
• social awareness
• relationship skills
• responsible decision-making
During after-school programming at LIFT, we offered SEL workshops. These workshops teach students how to manage their own emotions in a way that benefits themselves and others. A large part of teaching SEL implements mindfulness practices with the students. When mindfulness and SEL are paired together the outcomes are “increased academic achievement and well-being, less risky behavior, and better relationships with peers and teachers”, as stated by Edulastic, a teacher resource. Here are some examples of SEL workshops offered this past school year.
• “Chat, My Family is Crazy”
• “What’s in your hand?”
• Anxiety: The Invisible Condition
• Communication Styles with Bridge Health
• Hot or Cold (Decision Making) with Bridge Health
• Positive Affirmations and
Support with Bridge Health
• Communication with Purpose
• Draw your emotions ‘Inside Out’ style
• Family Don’t Feud
• Forks Out, A Family Dinner Mystery
• Holiday Hacks: Chill and Thrill
• Me, Myself, and Why
• Rock, Paper, Scissors Relationships
• Social Media Self-Care
• The Worry Well
• TikTok Talk it Out
• Unpopular Opinion
Girls peer group
In the fall of 2024, LIFT launched a Girl’s Peer Support Group, called Girls Empower Girls, with our middle school girls. We had 9 students consistently attend this group and the results were just as impactful as we have seen with our Guy’s Peer Support Group. Over the course of the semester, they covered topics such as mental health, healthy relationships, familial relationships, breast cancer, awareness, and completed a service project – making holiday crafts for neighbors.
We surveyed the girls in the group and 100% of them said they planned to return to the group the next semester. 90% said Girls Empower Girls was a safe space to discuss vulnerable topics such as relationships, self-esteem, emotions, etc. 93% said that the group has improved their confidence. It is clear that the group is making an impact on the girls who participate. We are looking forward to watching the students in Girls Empower Girls grow in this beautifully supportive community they have formed.
We love building bridges to help make supportive resources more accessible to our community. Over the 2024-2025 school year LIFT was honored to continue offering SNAPS support gatherings during the school year. SNAPS is a monthly gathering bringing families of exceptional children/adults with special needs together to offer support, resources, and social connection as they navigate life.
Open mic Night BeyonD Afterschool
“SNAPS is giving families an opportunity to share their journey with Special needs with others who are traversing the same waters. I am grateful that my son is so excited and looks forward to our meeting each month so he can hang out with some new and old friends. The caregivers get a chance to share their struggles and learn new paths, as well as see their loved one enjoying hanging out with their peers.”
– SNAPS Parent
Open Mic Nights are an opportunity for students to shine! We set the Youth Center up like a coffee house, get the sound system out, and turn our stage lights on. We invite parents to join us and students sign up to bravely share their talents with a room full of enthusiastic supporters. There have been poets, singers, comedians, and musicians playing covers and originals - sometimes solo, sometimes in groups. It also gives our Guitars for Kids class a chance to demonstrate their newly acquired skills. Open Mic night is a celebration of individuality as we are entertained and inspired by these vulnerable students who courageously step up onto our stage. Positive risk-taking like this is imperative for teenagers. Receiving a room full of applause, whether you were good or not, is a beautiful thing!
LIFT held two Open Mic Nights during the ‘24 - ‘25 school year. Fall 55 attended spring 61 attended
Teen Group Therapy
LIFT was able to add free Teen Group Therapy with a licensed counselor to students during the ‘24 – ‘25 school year. Over the course of the year we had five students participate.
As stated by the group’s counselor the year met a need in the lives of our students. “This year our therapy group has evolved to include some new members and activities. So far, we’ve found using art supplies during our sessions helps keep everyone engaged and grounded. It has been very special to see students open up about important topics in their lives including navigating family conflicts, building healthy friendships, identifying and expressing emotions in healthy ways, and building self-esteem. Several students have experienced trauma, and I’m proud of how they’ve been able to process some of those things openly with the group.”
LIFT opened the Youth Center in the evenings for Catoosa County 6th-12th graders and their families to come experience the positive, skill-building, and FUN environment of what happens at LIFT afterschool. We provided free dinner, and students participated alongside their parent(s) in an activity. Student enrollment was not required to attend Family Nights.
Family Nights
25 families
attended family nights during the 2024-2025 school year. LIFT offered two Family Nights per semester.
• Cookout & corn hole
• soup night
• carnival night
• backyard bash
“LIFT is a model for how all youth centers should operate. A place where children & young people feel safe to be themselves and grow to be leaders of tomorrow. You guys are a God send & we appreciate all that you do for the youth of our community!”
– LIFT Parent at Family Night
Surveyed students
LIFT Surveyed 113 students during the 2024-2025 school year.
LIFT used evidence-based practices to assist youth in constructing building blocks that they need to grow up to be healthy, caring, and responsible adults. These survey results show LIFT was successful in our evidence-based goals for the ‘24 - ‘25 school year.
Students are thankful that LIFT Youth center is free 100%
students discovered new interests, talents, or skills at LIFT 93%
Students said their confidence level went up since coming to LIFT 90%
Students SAW A GROWTH IN LEADERSHIP SKILLS SINCE COMING TO LIFT 92%
Students know they can find help at LIFT 100%
Students felt LIFT was a safe space 100%
Students made a new friend at lift 93%
96%
STUDENTS HAVE MADE A CONNECTION WITH A TRUSTED ADULT, VOLUNTEER, OR STAFF
Mental Health Survey
Students said their mental healtH IMproved
LIFT Surveyed 106 students during the 2024-2025 school year.
Fostering positive mental health outcomes continues to be a huge need among teens today. Catoosa County middle and high schoolers are experiencing struggles and challenges firsthand. LIFT conducted a survey to see the impact our student’s involvement with LIFT is having on their mental health.
We asked what areas of their mental health they saw improve. students stated that they have improvement in their Happiness! 80%
Students saw an improvement in their stress level 65%
Students saw an improvement in their anxiety level 62%
Students saw an improvement in their Depression level 49%
students saw an improvement in their anger management 51% students saw an improvement in their empathy for other people 38% students saw an improvement in their communication skills 83% students said they have seen improvement in their problem-solving skills 65%
Summer 2024
LIFT’s Summer Adventure Education Program gave students opportunities to have exposure to the outdoors and build their skills and confidence. The summer program consisted of all day trips, which all had an educational focus as well as components of skill development and Social Emotional Learning.
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different students participated in outdoor adventures
11 full day Field trips:
• Suck creek paddle boarding
• mountain biking & swimming at red clay
• hiking and kayaking at haig mill
• rock climbing at cherokee rock village
• kayaking in ringgold & nerf gun obstacle course at dalton boys and girls club
• nature walk at reflection riding & swimming at soddy gulf
• White water kayaking at HiwasSee
• disc golf and swimming at red clay
• hiking & swimming at the ocoee river
• georgia aquarium
• white water rafting on the ocoee river
During the 2024 summer LIFT held our second STEAM Super Camp for 2nd - 5th graders. We had two week long camp sessions that were each half day where we focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each day featured a different superhero with an elemental superpower. LIFT middle and high school students helped our staff during the week as camp counselors. They each went through a training prior to the camp and their expereince as counselors gave them the opportunity to practice leadership skills while guiding our campers.
LIFT’s second year of STEAM Super Camp was a success with 40 campers and 7 LIFT student volunteers. Our campers had a full week of hands on STEAM learning!
2024 STEAM Super Camp labs and activities:
• Alka-seltzer powered lava lamp
• Dyed flowers
• Balloon car
• pinwheel design
• balloon drink dispenser
• Water cycle-make it rain
• magic milk
• egg in a bottle
THANK YOU to our camp sponsor!
• elephant toothpaste
• fire-fighting foam
• m&M Statistics
• what is blood made of?
Community events
LIFT Youth Center, Inc., in conjunction with Catoosa County government, the City of Fort Oglethorpe, the City of Ringgold, Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce, and other local nonprofits held our seventh annual county-wide Earth Day initiative to celebrate and contribute to the beauty of our environment.
1,780 41 474 LBs of trash projects participants picking up completing with the help of in 2025 we served catoosa by...
AND 2,000+ tires were collected in a Catoosa County Public Works Amnesty Program!
Thankyou to our 2025 &sponosorspartners!
LIFT held our fifth annual Ringgold Creek Regatta. It is a free fun family event open to the community. It’s a chance to enjoy the beautiful outdoors our county has to offer. We had paddlers and floaters join us in a race along the South Chickamauga Creek in Ringgold. All participants were given a free ride back to the start where they were met with a free lunch. Please join us in thanking everyone who made this community driven event possible!
Community events
Thank you to the Catoosa County Fire Department for keeping everyone safe on the creek and grilling lunch and to Burns and McDonnell for providing all the food for lunch! Thank you to McAlister’s Deli in Fort Oglethorpe for providing cookies for dessert!
Thank you to the City of Ringgold, Georgia Government and Thatcher School Transportation for shuttling boats, floats, and participants!
Thank you to Kayak Ringgold for providing boats and tubes for some participants and shuttling our tubers!
THANKYOU to our title event sponsor! THANK YOU to our sponsors!
Thank You to all to our sponsors and to those who called in and supported LIFT students during our 4th annual Telethon!!
Thank You to LIFT’s very own house band the Jazz Freaks!
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Fort O expansion
JULY 24, 2024 groundbreaking
LIFT broke ground for the new R. Randall Rollins Youth Center on July 24, 2024. It was a wonderful celebration of the ever expanding impact LIFT is having on 6th-12th grade students in Catoosa County. Thank you to everyone who made it possible! The groundbreaking kicked off the remodel and the transformation of LIFT Youth Center’s newest facility.
The R Randall Rollins Youth Center opened on August 11, 2025!
sustainability
Thank You
to the foundations who were LEAD gift contributors to the LIFT Youth Center Endowment!
• Ma Ran Foundation
• George R Johnson Family Foundation
• Frank p pierce foundation
ENDOWMENT
In 2024, LIFT Youth Center, Inc. established our very own Endowment Fund. This strategic initiative is designed to strengthen long-term sustainability, ensuring that we can continue serving students and advancing our mission and vision for years to come.
Grand Opening of the Aug. 2021
LIFT became a 501 (c)(3) July 2018
Completed Second Year, served 393 different students May 2023
Completed First Year, served 391 different students May 2022
Groundbreaking for the Fall 2024
Completed Third Year, served 397 different students May 2024
Completed Fourth Year, served 400+ different students May 2025
Potential new gym
Ringgold expansion
expansion of the claudia nance rollins Youth center
INDOOR GYMNASIUM INDOOR GYMNASIUM (Basketball, Volleyball, etc ) (Basketball, Volleyball, etc
Grand Opening for the Fall 2025
LIFT will expand the existing Claudia Nance Rollins Youth Center by renovating the back half allowing for:
• An additional 3,500 sq. ft. to increase program space and administration offices
• Potential addition of Behavioral Health Services
• Anticipate serving 100 more students!
LIFT purchased and will renovate the neighboring property at 102 Old County Rd, Ringgold, GA allowing for more programming space:
• A new indoor multipurpose gymnasium with an additional classroom
• Increased outdoor recreation space
• Additional parking and improved access to the Center
LIFT is hopeful that this expansion will allow us to serve middle and high school students at the same time, making it possible for all students to attend five days a week.
Serve an estimated 600 different students county-wide May 2026
Groundbreaking for the expansion of the Claudia Nance Rollins Youth Center Fall 2025
Serve an estimated 750+ different students county-wide May 2027
Grand Opening of the newly renovated Fall 2026
102 Old County Rd ringgold, ga
Grants
LIFT Youth Center, Inc. is honored to say that our mission and vision are made possible in part thanks to the generosity of our valuable partners.
Building opportunities in out-of-school time (BOOST)
BOOST was a three year grant through Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network
Chick-Fil-A
City of Ringgold
First Horizon
Frank P Pierce Foundation
George R. Johnson Family Foundation
Jewell Family Foundation
Nabors to Neighbors Foundation
Operation Round-Up
Shaw Industries
Southern Magnolia Donor Advised Fund
United Way of greater chattanooga
US LBM Foundation
Awards
Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce
Nonprofit of the Year
Leadership Catoosa Graduate, LIFT’s Program Manager – Morgan Wright
Chick-fil-a
Impact Accelerator Leader Program Graduate, LIFT’s Executive Director – Tina Pinkston
Partners/collaborators
Thank you to all the organizations who have collaborated with us for the 2024-2025 school year.
A Step Ahead
Boys & Girls Clubs of Gordon, Murray, and Whitfield Counties, Inc.
Bridge Health
Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce
Catoosa County Conservation District
Catoosa County Family Collaborative
Catoosa County Fire Department
Catoosa County Health Department
Catoosa County Juvenile Court
Catoosa County Parks and Recreation
Catoosa County Library
Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department
City of Fort Oglethorpe
City of Ringgold
Catoosa County Department of Family and Children Services
Department of Juvenile Justice
Fort Olgethorpe Police Department
Georgia Center for Child Advocacy
Kayak Ringgold
Northwest GA Hope Over Suicide Coalition
Nothin’ Like Ringgold
Nourishing Children in Catoosa
Recovery at Ringgold
Ringgold High School
Ringgold Police Department
Ringgold United Methodist Church
RiseUp Cooperative
Sexual Assault Victims Advocacy Center
Songbirds Foundation
Water Ways
partners/volunteers who led workshops
Alexis Love: Paxton Family Chiropractic, Health
Autumn Woods: Bridge Health, Communication
Candice Smith: Bridge Health, Communication
Carson Reynolds: STEM
Casey Chelf: Motivational Speaker, Courage
Catoosa County Fire Department: Career Exploration
Cindy Pare: CHI Memorial, Mel’s Club
Daniel Wright: Tractor Supply Co, Career Exploration
Diana Hoagland: Sew What?, sewing
Edy Putnam: Theater
Emma Johnston: Catoosa County Library
Eric Pinkston: Pinkston’s Complete, Bullying Prevention
Jamie Ellis: Guitars for Kids
Jason Bonhet: RiseUP Cooperative, Financial Literacy
Katie Aronat: Arrow Knot Studios, Career Exploration
Lea Fantom: Georgia Center for Child Advocacy, ACEs
Leah Elrod: Career Exploration, Nursing
Lindsey Phares: Siskin Steel and Supply, Career Exploration
Mandi Easterly: A Step Ahead, Healthy Relationships
Mandy Cowley: A Step Ahead, Healthy Relationships
Mary Parker: Sew What?, sewing
Nima Mirali: Rise Up Cooperative, Entreprenuership
Pearson Smith: Theater
Scott Reese: Ringgold High School, G Society
Shawn Petty: How to use power tools
Sherry Vaughn: Mindfulness and Yoga
Terri Deem: Cooking
Tina Lambert: Sew What?, sewing
StyckMan: Mo & StyckMan US101, Career Exploration
Thank you
Thank you to all our donors for LIFTing students in Catoosa County. We couldn’t do it without you!
July 2024 - June 2025 LIFT Youth Center, inc. supporters!
$10,000-$19,999
Anonymous
Theo Pinkston
$5,000-$9,999
Builtwell Bank
$2,500-$4,999
Connie Deerman-Eckard
Jeremy Thacker, Gary Thacker Insurance
Michael and Sandra Steakley
Voices for Georgia’s Children
Wilson Stiles, Flegal Insurance
$2,000-$2,499
Siskin Steel & Supply Comapny
Daniel and Melody Nichols
Chris and Susan Stockburger
Michael Giglio
Daniel Arrington, Tailored Construction
Choice Title Company, Inc
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union
FirstBank
Georgia Power
Pat Jennings
Erlanger Health
$1,500-$1,999
David and Denise Pugsley
Barry and Sherry Vaughn
United Way (Individual Contributions)
Eric and Tina Pinkston
Mapco Giveback Program of the Community Foundation of Middle TN
Metro Boiler Tube Co. Inc.
Ringgold Downtown Partners
$1,000-$1,499
Karen Chancey
Teems Electric Company, Inc.
Erle Miles
Carol and Janet Cumbee
Dalton Blevins, Signal Machine Co., Inc
Top of GA Economic Development
The Pete Store
Gilbert Construction
Jennifer Cooper, RE/MAX Properties
Ronald Cannon
Mike Worley, Greased Light’n Inc
Kevin and Marjorie Whiteside
Smart Bank
John F. Eary
Whitmire Construction
Ringgold Feed and Seed Antiques
Ian O’Shea, Real Agents Realty Co
Jean and Dan Scudder
Ryan Dingman
CYNC Solutions
Armour Construction
MedicareMisty
Providence Associates LLC
RHS Performing Arts Booster Club
$500-$999
Kevin and Lisa Godfrey
Gail and Raymond Cooke
Richard and Kimberly Graham
Cheryl Rogers
Geo and Portia Mejia, Edward Jones
John and Mary Nell Francis
Jake Lund, Jefferson’s Ringgold
Mark and Allison Collins
Ernest and Ladenia Pursley
Chuck Gass, Price Ringgold Drug
Harvey Darrah
John and Tammy Thatcher
Sara Douglas
Jane Smith
The Walls Group CPA
LeeAnne Smith
Sue and Dennis Mason
McCarver Family Chiropractic P. C.
Kiwanis Club of Ringgold
Department of Family and Children Services
Terri and Brent Deem
Juliet Grant, Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty
Conrad and Beth Kellerhals
J & G Property Investments, LLC
July 2024 -
June 2025
LIFT Youth Center, inc. supporters!
$250-$499
Lesleigh Guinn
Amelia Parrish
Bob and Melodie Church
Alan and Belinda Crisman
Starr Mathews Agency, Inc
Jessie Thornton’s United Karate Studio, Inc
Tom Holly
Toni Mixon
Randy Bartkiewicz
Ed and Joye Williamson
Brandon and Babs Bell
Daniel and Kristin Scoggins
Lookout Eye Care
Jessica Garrett
True Life Chiropractic
Craig Coleman
Ringgold United Methodist Church
Liberty Apparel
Calvary Baptist Church
Greg and Amy Jackson
Kim and Lisa Ray
Brett and Shannon Lemoine
Skipp and Cindie Patty
Russell Crowe
Merle Stickney
$1-$249
James and Tina Lambert
Marion Callaway Dean
Gary and Portia Knowles
Alayna Best
Lynn Fant-Burke
Eve Nite
Nicholas Poe
Kristy Layne
Chris McKnight, CNM Appraisal Firm
Soni and Snipes Orthodontics
Scenic City Orthodontics
True Dental
Advanced Insurance Strategies
Rachel Zarko
Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory
Dr. Jason Webb DDS
Kiwanis Club of Ft. Oglethorpe
Shawn and Summer Petty
Mountain View Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Dalton Blevins
Chattanooga Allergy Clinic, PLLC
Brigid Tussey
Williams-Napier Post 40 The American Legion
Cris Cusac
Keith Swartzentruber
Robert and Clara Lindsey
Priscilla Atkins
Anthony and Heather Tate
Tanya Garza
Sheridon Tompkins
Chrissie Brown
Scott and Carla Elrod
Beth O’Kelley
Bryan Wilkerson
Dean Hodge
Fran Randall
Sara Clark
Marlin and Jacqueline Gines
Phyllis Haskins
Christiane DeFoisy
Aria Davis
Ann McMillen
Anonymous
Dale Duckett
Curtis and Rosemary Sloan
Bill and Phyllis Copeland
Alice Tatum
Kim Jones
Ronald & Katherine McKelvy
Electic Ambers Emporium
Kay Wise
Jim (James) & Donna Brinkley
Thomas Nite
Toby Gerdes
Mike Temple
Karen Willis
Bridgette Martin
July 2024 - June 2025 LIFT Youth Center, inc. supporters! Thank you
Danny Morrison
Laura Grody
Mary Sellers
Chris and Luanne Kilgo
Larry Varnell
Sharon Hardin
Lori Doss
Lisa Roberson
Mark Harrell
Linda Graham
Andrew Tweed
Kevin and Gail Peterson
Bill Leiper
Lilian D Sanchez Luna
Ansley Neel
Karen McKinney
Diane Brown
Kimberly Crews
Andrea Hambley
Pamela for Lyon Britt, Michelle Britt, Sydney Britt
Tina Bradley
Barbara Barber
Carrie Brisendine
Secureclaim Public Adjusters LLC
Jerry Smith
Karla Russell
Melissa Motino
Kevin and Jessica Cummings
Steve and Marlee Snow
Matt Hill
Chaelee Franks
Joe Mure
Krystal Morin
Anthony and Brandy Rood
Juan and Donna Pizarro
Sarah Quinn
Eliott Mahaffey
Patti Smith
Nick & Haley Conrad
Vincent Monroe
IN-KIND
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United
Josh Plain, Plainview Advertising
Patty & Young LLC. Attorney at Law
Rabbit Valley Farmers Market
Bonefish Grill
Enviroguard
Moyer & Company
Mac’s Kitchen and Bar
Waycaster, CPA
Jonathan’s Grille
Scenic Suds Car Wash
Finesse Carpet & Tile Cleaning
J.T.’s Burger Box
Cesario’s Pizzaria
Hennen’s Steakhouse
Cleveland Rage Room
Paragon Printing
Pam’s Place
McAlister’s Deli
Wanderlinger Brewing
afterschool GENERAL VOLUNTEERS
Bruce Phillips
Janet Cumbee
Nick Millwood
Sherry Vaughn
Theo Pinkston
Trecena McKinney
Thank You to all our supporters who make it possible for us to create opportunities that allow our students to go out into the world knowing they are Loved as they are, Inspired to be more, Found in community, and Trusted to make a difference.
