UPLIFT = LOVE IN ACTION
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Meet our Founder

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Reverend Burton S. Smith was a profoundly influential figure in San Diego's Faith Community as the Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, San Diego.  During his tenure in the mid 1980's, he noticed there were many people in the neighborhood with unmet needs.  Especially as the redevelopment of Horton Plaza displaced many pockets of poverty from the Downtown area. UPLIFT is an original "Missional Ministry" intended to lift up our immediate neighbors through regional engagement, creating a simple way for Suburban Churches to serve in San Diego's Urban Core. "Come and See" Weekend's were hosted for those interested in a firsthand walk through the neighborhoods of need and spend the night camping on the street.

UPLIFT which stands for Urban People Living In Faith & Trust, was created from this vision 
God gave Reverend Smith and his amazing wife, Audrey, for an organization that would reach these people.  In 1987 they created a team, a coalition of  willing Leaders, commited Donors & dedicated Volunteers to begin this journey. 
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Reverend Smith passed away in May 2011, but his vision of a San Diego transformed with God's Love lives on through UPLIFT today. His family, wonderful wife Audrey & four sons, continue to support UPLIFT and help us carry the torch of Reverend Smith's work today.


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​Vintage Video:
​Founding UPLIFT Advocate Mildred Hawkins :23 Sec


Remembering UPLIFT Founder, Rev. Burt Smith's
1987 Vision for the Missional Ministry of UPLIFT :40 Sec 
UPLIFT
Urban People Living In Faith & Trust

Phone: 619.234.4504 | Email: uplift@uplift.sdcoxmail.com
Mail: 2801 B St. #26, San Diego, CA 92102 
Office: 2691 B St., San Diego, CA 92102 

UPLIFT is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization

Tax ID #
 33-0210280 ​, Est. 1987
  • Home
    • COVID-19 Greatest Needs Survey
  • About
    • Contact
    • UPLIFT Leadership
    • Our History
    • Newsletter Sign-up
    • Sponsors & Partners
  • Donate Now
    • AARE Generous Giving
    • Other Ways to Help >
      • School Supplies
  • Tutor & Mentor
    • Tutor >
      • Tutor Application
      • Student Quotes
    • Mentor >
      • Mentor Application
  • Homeless & Housing
    • 211 Follow-up
    • Innnovative Faith Community Housing >
      • YIGBY - Yes In God's Back Yard Housing >
        • YIGBY - SB 899 Letter
        • YIGBY - SB 899 Call List & Talking Points
    • ADU HUB
    • The Home Team
    • Triple Cross DMV CA ID
    • Volunteer
  • 12 Days of Kindness
    • Science of Kindness
    • Kindness Kit as Gifts Mailing Info Form
  • EVENTS
    • Level UP SD 2020 >
      • Level UP Team Set UP Request
    • Tribute 2019
    • Tribute 2018
    • PAST TRIBUTES & EVENTS >
      • Tribute 2017
      • Tribute 2016
      • Tribute 2015
      • CARROT CONTEST
      • Hamilton Contest
  • Newsletter