Elevate OC

What a summer. 🏐🤍

From the courts of Saratoga to the grass fields of Middleburgh, this community showed up in the biggest way.

🏆 Great Saratoga Block Party (June 13)
60+ teams, 35 sponsors, 25+ vendors, and $23,000 raised.

🏐 3rd Annual Grass Smash Tournament
Kids Camp, Junior League, adult divisions, music, 9 Sponsors, 5 Local Vendors, and raised $3000 for the Move for Lily Campaign.

None of this happens without you! Thank you for making Summer 2026 one for the books. 🔥

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Want to be part of something bigger than volleyball tournaments?  🎉

We believe that community grows when people come together and our table always has room for more. Whether you’re a volleyball player, a fan of good vibes, or someone who just wants to give back, you belong here.

ElevateOC is a nonprofit built on connection, purpose, and the idea that we can change lives. From competitive volleyball leagues and youth clinics to scholarships and grassroots fundraising, everything we do is about elevating people and the communities around us.

Here’s how you can get involved 👇
🏐 Play in one of our tournaments or leagues
🤝 Volunteer at an upcoming event
🎓 Support our Scholarships
💛 Donate to the causes we champion year-round

No matter how you show up, your support creates real impact for real people right here in Upstate NY.

Ready to join the community? Head to ElevateOC.org to get started — we’d love to have you. 🙌

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🏐 Every young athlete deserves the opportunity to play, learn, and grow.

Sports create so much more than athletes. They build confidence, encourage teamwork, create lifelong friendships, and provide opportunities that extend far beyond the court.

Unfortunately, the cost of camps, clinics, club programs, equipment, and other athletic opportunities can create barriers for many families.

That’s why we created the Level Up Scholarship. 💙

Our mission is simple: to make volleyball and athletic opportunities more accessible for youth in our community by helping remove financial barriers.

📊 Here’s the impact we’ve made together:
🎓 26 scholarships awarded since 2022
💙 More than $15,000 invested in youth athletes
🏐 More than $8,500 awarded during the last application cycle alone

Scholarship awards have ranged from $250 to $3,000, allowing us to support families based on their individual needs.

Whether it’s helping an athlete attend a camp, participate in a clinic, join a club team, or continue developing their skills, we’re committed to creating opportunities for the next generation.

📅 The next application window opens November 1, 2026, and closes January 31, 2027.

Do you know an athlete or family who could benefit from this opportunity?

Share this post and help us spread the word.

Together, we can continue creating opportunities for more young athletes to play, grow, and thrive. 🤍

🌐 Learn more at ElevateOC.org.

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Our fundraising and awareness events are something special and close to our hearts.

We have been asked WHY do you do an event like this and it comes down to this:

Over the years, Lucky Puppy has become a staple in the Capital Region, connecting dogs in need with families ready to give them the love and care they deserve. In 2025 alone, they helped more than 600 pups find their forever homes.

What makes this organization so special isn’t just the number of adoptions. It’s the people behind it.

Lucky Puppy is powered by an incredible group of volunteers who genuinely care about every dog that comes through their rescue. Their commitment to safe, responsible, and compassionate adoptions is what makes them an organization our community continues to believe in.

Every dog deserves a second chance and every family deserves the opportunity to experience the unconditional love a rescue dog can bring.

That’s why we’re proud to support Lucky Puppy and help them continue doing what they do best: bringing dogs and families together. 🏡🐶🤍

Save the date! We’re taking over Frog Alley Brewing on December 13th for our Annual Pups & Pints event and it’s going to be a good one. 🐶

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Every athlete deserves a Chance. 🏐

Camps, Clinics, and Club Volleyball open doors to better your skills and create stronger growth, competition, and lifelong connections. But the cost can feel like a wall between the sidelines and the court.

That’s where the Level Up Youth Volleyball Scholarship comes in. 💪

We created this scholarship to make club volleyball, camps, and clinics more accessible to young athletes in financially restricted times to allow your talent to shine without being limited by a price tag.

📋 Applications are currently being accepted through September 30!

If you or someone you know has a young athlete who could benefit, this is the opportunity to take that next step. Visit ElevateOC.org to apply and learn more.

Let’s Level UP our community! 🔥🏆

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Every year, we bring together 2,000+ families, athletes, coaches, and local leaders through volleyball tournaments, youth clinics, and fundraising events that support our community needs.

Looking to connect with our local leaders? When you partner with us, your brand shows up where it matters most, the people who make our community go.

Our sponsorship packages are flexible and the benefits are true:
🏆 Real visibility with thousands of local community members
🎓 Direct support for youth scholarships and development
🤝 Genuine investment in causes your customers care about
📣 Consistent brand presence across year-round events
📈 Access to an active, engaged audience

Let’s find the right fit for your business. Connect with us and get ready to build a stronger community together 💪

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Can you believe it’s already been a week? 📆🏐

To everyone who came out to play, cheer, volunteer, and support the 3rd Annual Grass Smash Tournament, thank you. 🤍

Events like this are only possible because of this incredible community. Every registration, every sponsor, every volunteer, and every spectator helps us continue building something bigger and giving back to our local community.

Missed The Grass Smash? Don’t worry, we’ve got an exciting fall lineup of tournaments, leagues, and community events on the way.

Stay tuned... you won’t want to miss what’s coming next. 🍂🏐

See you back on the court soon!

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Save the date! We’re taking over Frog Alley Brewing on December 13th for our Annual Pups & Pints event and it’s going to be a good one. 🐶

This is a FREE community event packed with:
🎰 Raffles
📸 Photo Booth
🍺 Souvenir Pint Glasses
🎨 Live painting
🐾 Puppies (yes, PUPPIES!)
..and more surprises on the way!

All proceeds go directly to Terri Mattson 🐕,  helping rescue dogs find the loving homes they deserve. Every dollar raised makes a real difference for our four-legged friends.

Can’t make it but still want to help? You can donate through our website.

More info at ElevateOC.org/PupsAndPints  stay tuned for more details!

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