From day one, Shabeena brought a quiet determination and an open heart. She helped clients navigate complex challenges like housing insecurity, mental health needs, and substance use issues. Rather than just observe, she jumped in, completing biopsychosocial assessments, participating in client intakes, and deepening her...
Calling all Bronx families! Join us for a fantastic Back to School event hosted by Step Up for Better Living on August 16th from 10am - 2pm! 🎉 We're firing up the grill for a mouthwatering barbecue, and that's not all! We're excited to announce that we'll...
Stories from our Staff continue this month...
Stories from our staff continue this month with a highlight from Syeda, a SUBL team member who is dedicated to supporting our clients. As I was completed helping Ms. Morris who needed assistance with her housing recertification, I overheard her state “thank you so much I...
April 2023, was Health Fair Month for the Hunts Point Community, here in the Bronx, New York. According to a study performed through the NYC Health Department, people living in Hunts Point and Mott Haven have a heavy burden of illness and mortality." (See source.)...
We have all seen the world change drastically over the last few years. We have had to learn resiliency, endurance, and strength. We have Stepped Up to help people in need through it all - and we continue to do so. Meet Ms. Banks, who has been...
Cancer Resource Stations are Here! The highest rate of cancer in the Bronx is breast cancer. The New York Cancer Registry recorded from 2015-2019 that 947 Bronx females tested positive for breast cancer and 186 Bronx women died of breast cancer. Step Up for Better Living...
Step Up for Better Living (SUBL) knows it takes partnerships to address the needs of communities. We can’t do this alone. For 35 years, the organization New York Cares addressed the need of communities in New York for coats. “Since then, we have gone on...