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| About Our Organization |
The Higher Level
Not-for-profit organization
Not-for-profit organization
In mid 1997 A.P.M.C., Inc., was founded by James Lewis and Steven Alexander with the goal of providing an
outlet for children through sports. With Steve's referee abilities, he involved himself with basketball at the high
school level and with Park District basketball leagues. James, along with Steve's help, provided a means
financially through A.P.M.C., Inc., to afford children the opportunity to play basketball at camps during the
summer and attend other promising activities involving sports. In 2004 Reginald Armstrong, was asked to
bring his passion for children and basketball, to A.P.M.C., Inc. In December of 2007 a third director of
programs was added. With a wealth of experience, together we are hoping to elevate kids to the next level
through the not-for-profit organization, The Higher Level!!
The Higher Level, not-for-profit organization along with A.P.M.C., Inc., and its charitable donors, will provide a
place to educate, communicate and elevate the future of tomorrow, our children. Our objective is to support
today's youth through literacy workshops and the discipline of sports, which brings a variety of attitudes,
talents, attributes and personalities to achieve one common goal. The Higher Level will also answer the need
for exercising the mind, body and spirit that a lot of our children lack. Additionally, it will be affordable and
easily accessible to those who are socially and economically challenged, and in need of a place to go. The
Higher Level will provide the neighborhood with a safe environment which will attract community involvement
and Christian support that, hopefully, will thrive through parent and student participation.
The Higher Level has expanded its mission in 2011. Our expanded mission involves the renovation of
residential housing, such as single-family homes and multi-unit buildings, as well as commercial properties.
These properties are located throughout the Chicago land area and are typically in various stages of need and
neglect. Major banks will identify these properties and give us the opportunity to facilitate their redevelopment.
Our mission is community revitalization. The Higher Level will, therefore, be instrumental in eliminating
neighborhood eyesores and putting life back into the community by providing affordable housing.
The Higher Level, will provide a venue in which individuals and corporations can give back to the community in
a way that will greatly benefit our children through charitable donations. Our future plans are to build a state of
the art facility that will allow children of all ages the chance to elevate themselves. Imagine a facility that will be
blessed by the community, the parents and the children who so desperately need a place to belong! The
Higher Level and A.P.M.C., Inc., as well our charitable donors, look forward to bridging those gaps in a way
that we all can be proud of. God Bless our children!
The Higher Level, a 501(C) (3) non-profit; non membership organization, contributions are tax deductible!
outlet for children through sports. With Steve's referee abilities, he involved himself with basketball at the high
school level and with Park District basketball leagues. James, along with Steve's help, provided a means
financially through A.P.M.C., Inc., to afford children the opportunity to play basketball at camps during the
summer and attend other promising activities involving sports. In 2004 Reginald Armstrong, was asked to
bring his passion for children and basketball, to A.P.M.C., Inc. In December of 2007 a third director of
programs was added. With a wealth of experience, together we are hoping to elevate kids to the next level
through the not-for-profit organization, The Higher Level!!
The Higher Level, not-for-profit organization along with A.P.M.C., Inc., and its charitable donors, will provide a
place to educate, communicate and elevate the future of tomorrow, our children. Our objective is to support
today's youth through literacy workshops and the discipline of sports, which brings a variety of attitudes,
talents, attributes and personalities to achieve one common goal. The Higher Level will also answer the need
for exercising the mind, body and spirit that a lot of our children lack. Additionally, it will be affordable and
easily accessible to those who are socially and economically challenged, and in need of a place to go. The
Higher Level will provide the neighborhood with a safe environment which will attract community involvement
and Christian support that, hopefully, will thrive through parent and student participation.
The Higher Level has expanded its mission in 2011. Our expanded mission involves the renovation of
residential housing, such as single-family homes and multi-unit buildings, as well as commercial properties.
These properties are located throughout the Chicago land area and are typically in various stages of need and
neglect. Major banks will identify these properties and give us the opportunity to facilitate their redevelopment.
Our mission is community revitalization. The Higher Level will, therefore, be instrumental in eliminating
neighborhood eyesores and putting life back into the community by providing affordable housing.
The Higher Level, will provide a venue in which individuals and corporations can give back to the community in
a way that will greatly benefit our children through charitable donations. Our future plans are to build a state of
the art facility that will allow children of all ages the chance to elevate themselves. Imagine a facility that will be
blessed by the community, the parents and the children who so desperately need a place to belong! The
Higher Level and A.P.M.C., Inc., as well our charitable donors, look forward to bridging those gaps in a way
that we all can be proud of. God Bless our children!
The Higher Level, a 501(C) (3) non-profit; non membership organization, contributions are tax deductible!
