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Watching him continue to grow, build friendships, play sports, laugh, and socialize showed me what is possible when children are given the right support, opportunities, and people who believe in them. That experience inspired the vision behind Level Up Foundation.
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Our mission is to create more than just a program—we're building a community where teens and young adults with special needs can develop life skills, build meaningful friendships, discover their strengths, prepare for employment, and gain the confidence to live more independent lives.
But Level Up isn't only for our participants. It's also for their families.
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As parents, we often carry the weight of advocating, planning, worrying, and searching for answers. That's why Level Up includes a dedicated Parent Room—a welcoming space where caregivers can relax, connect with other families, exchange ideas, attend educational workshops, speak with professionals, practice mindfulness, or simply enjoy a moment of peace while their loved ones are engaged in meaningful activities.
What began as my personal journey has grown into a mission to ensure that no family has to navigate this path alone. Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. Every parent deserves support. And every family deserves a place where they belong.
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Welcome to Level Up Foundation.
Our Mission
Empowering lives through independence.
MEET THE TEAM
Meet Our Founder
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Turning a Personal Journey into a Place of Hope Level Up Foundation was born from a mother's love and determination.
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As a single mother raising my son, who was diagnosed with autism at an early age, I was told something no parent ever wants to hear—that he might never speak. Those words could have defined our future, but I refused to let them define my son.
I immersed myself in learning everything I could. I researched holistic approaches, changed his diet, studied therapies, and searched for schools that would truly understand and support his unique needs. At a time when information and resources weren't as accessible as they are today, much of the journey involved educating myself and advocating for my child every step of the way.
Then something incredible happened.
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At just two years old, my son began to speak!!!!
MY StoryÂ
OUR DEDICATED TEAMÂ
Sharnanee Maragh
CEO / Program Director
CPO / Chief Program Officer
Marcus Thorne
Julene Lee
CFO / Community Coordinator
Jennifer Bogle
CDO / Chief Development Officer (Fundraising)
Theresa OgbourneÂ
COO / Education Lead
Azariah Henry
Program DirectorÂ
Kedijah Lebia
CHRO / Chief Human Resource Officer Â
Winslowe Ogbourne II
Program Director /Â Life Skills Specialist
Psychiatric Care
Dr. Kayanna Joans
Sara Maragh
CMO / Chief Marketing Officer
CEO / Program Director
Sharnanee Maragh
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