Taking the Next Step: Meet April
Like many beginnings at StepUp Wilmington, April’s was a precarious one back in June 2017. After having recently lost her…
SUW Behind the Scenes: Meet Bethany
The true definition of StepUp Wilmington Behind the Scenes, Bethany Leighton is the one-woman show behind the organization’s fundraising initiatives.…
Don’t Let Your Criminal Background Count You Out of a Job
Each year, nearly 700,000 individuals are released from prison with only 30% of that number being able to secure work…
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Volunteer Shout-Out: Meet Sylvia!
It’s time to celebrate another employer partner! Say hello to Sylvia from WAVE Transit. Sylvia started her journey with StepUp…
BYP Spotlight: Meet Dalvonte!
Meet Dalvonte! Originally from Chicago, Dalvonte has lived in Wilmington, NC for three years and was immediately drawn to serving…
Employer Shout-Out: Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
StepUp Wilmington loves to celebrate its employer and community partners! Without them, we would not be able to assist nearly…
Participant Spotlight: Meet Kamisha
In May of 2018, Kamisha relocated to Wilmington from New York City to care for her mother. While she was…
Participant Spotlight: Maureen
Maureen didn’t know what to expect coming to StepUp Wilmington. In the last year, Maureen’s life had completely upended: “In…
Do you know your local living wage?
Do you know your local living wage? At StepUp Wilmington, we urge employers in New Hanover County and beyond to…
Welcome Andrew Cooke to StepUp’s Board of Directors!
Welcome Andrew Cooke to StepUp’s Board of Directors! Andrew began his journey with StepUp Wilmington in 2016 when current Board…
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Participant Spotlight: Meet Tara
Two years ago, Tara’s life changed in an instant. Pulling down a 125lb gate at work, she turned her head,…
Participant Spotlight: Meet Gabriel
Gabriel gave StepUp Wilmington a chance on a referral last fall when Hurricane Florence cost him his job. During Jobs…
