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...
How a Circus Outing Reflects Our Mission at Step Up for Better Living At Step Up for Better Living, our mission goes far beyond meeting basic needs. We believe that stability includes moments of joy, community connection, and shared experiences that remind people of their value....
Every summer, Step Up for Better Living (SUBL) has the privilege of hosting one of the most anticipated events of the year: the annual family outing to Dorney Park. This cherished tradition offers families from the South Bronx a day of fun, adventure, and most...
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...
'Tis the holiday season, but when the threat of your lights being cut off, it does not seem so jolly. What can one do? Sheriza Abrahim faced this situation, took a chance, and reached out to her worker at Step Up for Better Living for assistance. Step Up...
She knows that community matters. Ms. A. is a big part of SUBL. She has been our client for many years. We host many community events for our senior clients to help them connect with others, improving their mental health and lifestyle. She and her senior friends have...
Anita Black has been a client with Step Up for Better Living and has received assistance with advocacy assistance and has been a participant in SUBL client events....