StepUp Durham

Chuck's journey is one of perseverance and triumph over adversity.

Through the support of StepUp, Humberto began paralegal classes, igniting a passion for justice and advocacy.

We envision StepUp Durham as a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to greater economic empowerment and resilience. Our commitment is to forge a thriving and inclusive community where everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, can overcome adversity and embrace the full potential of their individual journey.

We believe lives are transformed through God's love and grace.

We seek and value diversity, inclusiveness, equity, accountability and collaboration.

We are careful stewards of all relationships and resources in our care.

StepUp Durham's story began in fall 2015 with the formation of an exploratory committee, consisting of Durham residents concerned with under- and unemployment in our city. After examining StepUp's core values and programming in Raleigh and Greensboro, the committee determined that opening a local office would benefit Durham families. The committee helped us establish racial equity, community listening, and asset-based community development as core organizational principles and practices. Guided by StepUp Ministry’s mission, we opened StepUp Durham’s doors in September 2015.