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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step Up for Better Living hosted a Health and Wellness Workshop on November 7, 2016. There were 45 enthusiastic participants. The energy level was spirited. The Health and Wellness Workshop turned out to be a successful event. Mayelin Salecedo, the Marketing Outreach Specialist of Wellcare gave a presentation on healthy living and healthy meal ideas....Read More