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VOYAGERALEIGH
StepUp Ministry’s Melvin Breeden shares how community and real support help people take their next step.
WPTF
CEO Colisha Stanford, joined WPTF to talk about the growing challenges many in Wake County face and how StepUp Ministry is helping people move toward lasting stability.
K-LOVE RADIO
Colisha Stanford shares how StepUp equips individuals and families with practical tools, trusted support, and pathways to long-term stability in a new K-LOVE Closer Look interview.
THE DATA BULL
Chief Outreach Officer, Laura Martin, joins the episode to discuss StepUp’s approach to helping individuals move from instability to steady work, confidence, and long-term support.
STEPUP MINISTRY
CEO Colisha Stanford shares how the Rooted & Rising campaign will create a larger, more welcoming space where individuals and families can access practical tools, trusted relationships, and a clear path forward.
THE CAROLINIAN
StepUp Ministry’s new facility and expanded whole-family model will help more Wake County residents address challenges around work, housing, transportation, childcare, and long-term economic mobility.
ABC11
CEO Colisha Stanford and program alumnus James Ivy chat about the 2026 Rooted & Rising capital campaign and its impact on helping Wake County residents overcome barriers to employment and financial stability.
CBS17
StepUp Ministry is expanding its job training and life skills programs after seeing a 55% increase in demand, with plans for a new facility that could help serve up to 1,000 people per week.
STEPUP MINISTRY
StepUp Ministry has announced Rooted & Rising, a $7.5 million campaign to meet growing community needs through a new 9,500-square-foot facility. The expansion will help more individuals and families access employment training, life skills development, and wraparound support.
WAKE.GOV
StepUp Ministry received a $550,000 Wake County Community Capital Grant to help replace its existing facility, expanding its capacity to support individuals and families working to rise out of poverty through employment and life transformation programs.
CBS17
CBS 17 spotlighted StepUp Ministry’s work empowering low-income individuals and families through job training, life skills education, and youth development programs, helping participants overcome barriers, achieve stability, and build brighter futures.