NC NEWSLINE

StepUp graduate Brooke Jackson shares how perseverance, practical skills, and support helped her complete the program on her third try and move forward with greater confidence.

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.

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.

SPECTRUM NEWS 1

StepUp Ministry alum Pamela Walker shares how support, community, and renewed confidence helped her rebuild her life and encourage others.

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.

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.

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.

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.