Racial Injustice Statement from Executive Director Louis Rodriguez
During this painful time, we join our clients and community in grieving the death of George Floyd. We believe all individuals have the right to live with dignity, and be treated with respect. Our mission is to help people in our community feel safe, secure, and well. These values inform the work we do every... Read More
Step Up Stories: Leslie and Trinity
Meet Leslie and her daughter Trinity! The Step Up team met them recently at BronxWorks, where we went to volunteer to help distribute food purchased in part with a grant from our Emergency Food Fund. Leslie and Trinity are our neighbors here in the South Bronx. Trinity loves the swimming classes at BronxWorks. The pandemic... Read More
Step Up Emergency Food Fund Awards $50K Grant to Part of the Solution
Step Up for Better Living has awarded a grant in the amount of $50,000 to Part of the Solution (POTS). POTS will use the funds to help sustain their Emergency Food Programs, which provide nutritional prepared meals and groceries to our neighbors in need during the Covid-19 crisis. This contributes to the stability of their... Read More
Step Up Awarded $45K Capacity Building Grant from NY City Council
Step Up for Better Living (Step Up) is pleased to announce that it has received a $45,000 Capacity Building Grant through a special initiative of the New York City Council that assists organizations serving communities of color. The Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund (CCNSF) aims to build the capacity of New York City nonprofits... Read More
Step Up for Better Living – Nutritional Workshop
I have just finished my second cycle of Nutrition and Health workshops with the adult participants at Step Up For Better Living (Step Up) located in the Bronx. It has been quite a rewarding experience. I have also had the opportunity to work with the youths during the summer months. What I loved most about... Read More
Step Up donates $10,000 to provide hurricane relief for families in Puerto Rico
On October 9th Step Up for Better Living (Step Up) Executive Director Louis Rodriguez went to the American Red Cross to deliver a $10,000 check to Mr. Aron Flasher, the Regional Philanthropy Officer. Mr. Flasher expressed his gratitude for the contribution indicating the great need for donations. According to the American Red Cross, there are... Read More
Step Up Trip for Kids to Coney Island
Set Up for Better Living escorted 25 children (ages 13-17) to Luna Park located at the world’s famous Coney Island in Brooklyn. The Director of Social Services, Twila Waters and I accompanied the youths on the trip. With the assistance of 3 parent chaperones, the group boarded a chartered bus that had entertainment such as... Read More
Celebrating Father’s Day at the Yankees Game
Activities for June included a Father’s Day celebration. Step Up for Better Living Program Director Andrew Thomas, Jr. has written an exciting article about the activity. Andrew Thomas, Jr. wrote, “Step Up for Better Living hosted a Father’s Day Celebration on June 16, 2017. As we know, fathers are special too. A local caterer provided... Read More
Celebrating Mother’s Day with Red Roses and Health & Wellness
Step Up for Better Living hosted a Mother’s Day celebration. The day was reserved to honor 30 mothers. Step Up for Better Living reserved the day to capture the attention of mothers and acknowledge them for their influences on their families and in the community. The themes of the day were health and nutrition as... Read More
Health & Wellness Holiday Workshop with Santa!
Step Up for Better Living (SUBL) hosted another Health and Wellness Workshop with a holiday twist on December 12, 2016. Wellcare presented a brief discussion on health insurance. There were adult-giveaways. Plus, in the spirit of the holiday Santa came to allow children an opportunity to take holiday photos. After the workshop, SUBL gave the... Read More