Our Work

Our Work

Higher Ground focuses on transformational action versus transactional work. All of our professional services center our mission: Empower one life at a time to reach, transform, and elevate their community through love and character building.

Professional Services

  • Restart SMART Strategy

    Restart SMART is an adaptation of the community school strategy, organizing school and local resources around student and family success.

  • BeMapt™ App

    BeMapt™ is a mobile and web-based application that enables youth to visualize their current assets, needs, and opportunities, and progress toward making healthier life decisions.

  • Professional Development

    Higher Ground’s professional development offerings are an extension of our work with schools and communities. Click to see descriptions of our most commonly requested professional development topics.

  • Consulting

    Not everything has to be done alone. In fact, together is nearly always better. We consult with community partners, educational institutions, and community-based organizations that want to become equitable, strategic engines of change in their communities.

  • AZ Coalition for Community Schools

    Higher Ground is the first nationally recognized Community School Model in the state of Arizona. Join the momentum for a lasting movement that centers youth and family success.

  • Out-of-School Enrichment Time

    We started as an after-school program, and we are still committed to offering out-of-school enrichment time that fosters growth, behavioral skills, and social support.