02 Dec Staff Spotlight: Erinn Mallory Kolp
Erinn Mallory Kolp joined the Step Up Board in March of this year...
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02 Dec Year-in-Review: The Step Up Emergency Food Fund
In March of this year, Covid-19 shut down the South Bronx. Almost everyone was feeling the effects of the pandemic that month. But we knew that many in our community, who were already facing harsh food insecurity, were particularly vulnerable. The increased demand for food was...
02 Dec A Year-End Message from Executive Director Louis Rodriguez
2020 is drawing to a close...
09 Oct Staff Spotlight: Omid Tashayod
Back in March of this year, Omid Tashayod joined the Step Up family as a new member of our Board. At that time, it may not have seemed like there was much to celebrate. New York City was on the brink of shutting down, and...
09 Oct Every Voice Matters. Vote.
Voting. It's fundamental to our democracy. And it's vital that Americans from all walks of life have the opportunity to make their voices heard. But if you live here in the South Bronx, it isn't always as easy as taking a long lunch. With unemployment...
09 Oct Announcing: The Step Up Holiday Food Fund
Every family deserves to be able to come together over a turkey and trimmings on Thanksgiving. But here in the South Bronx, too many of our friends and neighbors are facing harsh food insecurity. Almost one third of Bronx residents don't know where their next...
09 Sep Staff Spotlight: Andrew Thomas, Jr.
"Believing People Matter." It's more than just a slogan. For our Program Director, Andrew Thomas, Jr., it's the source of his passion for social services. Andrew's been active in the field for 17 years. He's certified as a Qualified Mental Health Associate, and his background includes case...
09 Sep Back-to-School Supply Drive a success!
This week, 60,000 educators returned to New York City schools to begin planning and preparing. On Monday, September 21st, children will return, in-person, to the classroom. From building safety to mandatory testing, it's a moment that raises many questions. But for almost half of all South...
06 Aug Staff Spotlight: Twila Waters
For as long as she can remember, Twila Waters has been passionate about helping people in need. From her experience in social services and nonprofits in the South Bronx, to her roots in nearby food pantry work...
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