Born out of a time when community was more important than ever, Uplift was launched in January 2022, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a season marked by isolation and uncertainty, a group of faithful moms came together with a shared desire: to rebuild the vital homeschool community that had once flourished in our area.

Before the pandemic, many of us found connection through a beloved co-op known as Friday School—later called Cascade Christian Homeschool Cooperative. It was more than just a weekly gathering; it was where friendships grew, support was shared, and homeschooling became a journey walked together. When that program shut down, a deep void was felt by many.

In 2021, through prayer, vision, and collaboration, God began to birth something new. Uplift took shape—drawing from the rich foundation of Friday School and inspired by models like the Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center in Vancouver. Our goal was simple yet powerful: to create a place where homeschool families could learn, grow, and thrive together in a Christ-centered community.