Swim Up Hill Launches a Social Impact $2.5 Million Raise to Expand Access, Equity, and Employment Through Aquatics in Underrepresented Communities
Led by Paralympic Medalist and CEO Jamal Hill, the initiative aims to transform lives nationwide through swimming, job creation, and health equity
LOS ANGELES, CA — Swim Up Hill, the purpose-driven parent company revolutionizing aquatic access and education, has officially launched a bold $2.5 million fundraising campaign aimed at scaling its national impact across underserved communities. The campaign will support program expansion, job creation, and community infrastructure development through the company’s Social Impact and Foundation divisions.
The campaign is led by Swim Up Hill CEO and Founder Jamal Hill, a Paralympic medalist and global health equity advocate, whose personal journey has inspired thousands to reimagine the role of water in healing, opportunity, and public safety.
“This is not just a campaign—it’s an invitation to build a new national model for community wellness through water,” said Jamal Hill, CEO and Founder of Swim Up Hill. “We’re not asking for charity. We’re inviting aligned partners to invest in scalable impact—one that produces measurable health, workforce, and infrastructure outcomes where they’re needed most.”
The $2.5M will be strategically deployed across six high-impact areas:
Scale Swim Access: Fund 20,000+ new swim learners across inner-city schools, parks, and public facilities
Create Aquatics Jobs: Train and certify 100+ new instructors, lifeguards, and water safety educators from local communities
Reclaim Infrastructure: Reopen, retrofit, or expand underutilized aquatic facilities in municipal systems
Advance Public Health: Deliver programs targeting mental health, heart health, and drowning prevention
Power Tech Innovation: Expand Swim Up Hill’s edtech platform (Swim Suite) and mobile game (Adventures of Swim Up Hill) to reach youth beyond the pool
Support Long-Term Research: Build the data and case studies required to unlock future federal and institutional funding
Swim Up Hill stands at the front lines of national conversations around racial health disparities, youth mental health, and job creation. As funding institutions, philanthropic foundations, and city governments seek implementation-ready solutions, Swim Up Hill offers a proven model that’s ready to scale with support.
Hill, a two-time Paralympian and internationally recognized advocate for health equity, has positioned Swim Up Hill as a unique blend of nonprofit mission and entrepreneurial execution—delivering measurable outcomes across sectors.
Opportunities for Funders
Swim Up Hill is in currently conversation with:
Corporate CSR teams looking to align with equity-driven campaigns
Institutional funders and foundations to align with equity driven campaigns
Municipal leaders seeking implementation partners for swim safety, lifeguard training, and youth recreation
Ways to partner:
Sponsor city-based program expansions or naming rights
Invest in Swim Up Hill’s scalable divisions (Consulting, Entertainment, Technology, Events)
Fund direct community programming through the Swim Up Hill Foundation
To contribute or learn more, visit www.swimuphill.org/social-impact.
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