The Latest from StepUp
Old Is New: Future-Proofing the Workforce
STEPUP MINISTRY
AI may be changing how we work. But the skills that help people succeed at work? Those aren’t nearly as new. Communication. Adaptability. Accountability. Teamwork. StepUp Ministry Chief Operations Officer Melvin Breeden Jr. makes the case that as workplaces become more technologically advanced, these “people skills” will become more important, not less.
The Whirl: StepUp Ministry’s Impact Luncheon
WALTER
A milestone worth celebrating, and a community that made it possible. StepUp Ministry’s Impact Luncheon is featured in the September issue of WALTER Magazine’s The Whirl.
What National Nonprofit Day Has Taught Me About the Power of Partnership
STEPUP MINISTRY
For National Nonprofit Day today, Colisha C. Stanford, CEO of StepUp Ministry, celebrates the organizations working to strengthen our community. And lucky for us, there have been many over our nearly 40 years of StepUp.
StepUp CEO Colisha Stanford Joins The Conversation Series
THE CONVERSATION SERIES
StepUp Ministry CEO Colisha Stanford joined The Conversation Series to discuss the relationships and community at the heart of StepUp’s work, the importance of second chances, and what it takes to help individuals and families move from poverty toward long-term stability.
Stepping up to life: Woman's journey to recovery helps others
SPECTRUM NEWS 1
StepUp Ministry alum Pamela Walker shares how support, community, and renewed confidence helped her rebuild her life and encourage others.
Life & Work with Melvin Breeden of North Carolina
VOYAGERALEIGH
StepUp Ministry’s Melvin Breeden shares how community and real support help people take their next step.
WPTF Afternoon News: Colisha Stanford with Step Up Ministry Raleigh
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.
LOCAL Closer Look: StepUp Ministry — Raleigh, NC
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.
Running With The Bulls: Episode VII
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.
Rooted in Community, Rising Toward Possibility
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.
Step Up Ministry Launches $7.5M Campaign to Address Poverty
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.
As Seen on ABC11
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.
Transforming Lives: How StepUp Ministry empowers Wake County individuals through job training
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.
Wake County nonprofit launches $7.5M campaign to scale whole-family model addressing root causes of poverty
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 County to invest $7 million in community projects
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.
StepUp Ministry: Empowering families, transforming futures
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.