Welcome to 2025—a year all of us here at LIFT believe will be transformational.
As we step into this new chapter, we’re not just carrying forward the lessons of the past year; we’re seizing the opportunity to reimagine what’s possible. The challenges of 2024 showed us the urgency of bold action, and in 2025, we’re ready to lead with purpose, innovation, and an unshakable belief in what we can accomplish together.
This year, I’m thrilled to introduce our new strategic plan—a blueprint for change that builds on the foundation of everything we’ve achieved in the past 25 years. It’s not a departure from the work we’ve been doing but a deliberate evolution—a focused expansion designed to amplify our impact and scale our vision.
At its core, this plan is about accelerating seismic transformation:
- Where families are not only supported but entrusted to lead.
- Where communities are partners in crafting solutions that reflect their lived experiences.
- Where every service is rooted in equity and every interaction affirms dignity.
Our strategic plan is more than a set of goals. It’s a call to action. It challenges us—and invites you to think bigger, act bolder, and dream beyond what we once thought was possible. Together, we’re moving from incremental progress to systems-level impact.
This January, I’m inviting you to take a closer look at where we’re headed and how we’ll get there. Watch here to see how we’re scaling our impact in 2025 and beyond. If you’d prefer to read about our plan, read more here.
And if this vision resonates with you, let’s make it happen. Let’s turn aspirations into action and hope into measurable change. Your partnership—whether through your voice, your resources, or your connections—will shape the future we’re building.
Thank you for being a part of this movement. 2025 is our moment to create a future that doesn’t just work for some—it works for everyone.
Let’s get to it.
With resolve and gratitude,
Michelle Rhone-Collins
CEO, LIFT