News — StepUp Ministry

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

StepUp Ministry’s Melvin Breeden shares how community and real support help people take their next step.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.