Step Up

Your donation empowers girls to become confident, connected, and career-ready.

Step Up's social emotional skill building and mentorship programs equip over 2,700 teen girls and young women ages 14-29 nationwide facing economic barriers with the resources, support, and network to graduate high school, navigate academic post-secondary pursuits, and successfully enter the workforce.

The Current Climate

The CDC released findings that today's teen girls are experiencing sadness, violence and trauma at record levels (twice the rate of boys). Moreover, women and girls face systemic barriers when it comes to safety, representation, and financial stability

Step Up's Solution

- Dynamic and innovative mentorship programming

- Dedicated and diverse mentors

- Career exploration based on individual strengths, values, and preferences

The Impact of Your Support

After participating in Step Up programs during the 2024-2025 school year, teens and young adults reported the following outcomes in their growth:

96% reported growth in their confidence and their ability to make choices about and take an active role in their life path. 
97% reported growth in self-awareness and an understanding of their own values, interests, and strengths. 
97% reported an increase in skill growth and capability to perform roles, complete tasks, and achieve their objectives.

Mission

At Step Up, we believe girls deserve to define and pursue success on their terms.  By bringing girls together in inspired spaces, we spark exploration and discussion of what’s possible. With structured support and access to a strong community, we guide girls towards their unique goals: first, by identifying those goals and then, in building the roadmap to get there. With free programs beginning in high school and continuing throughout young adulthood, Step Up provides the developmental experiences and relationships needed to support youth in exploring, taking action, building skills, and cultivating community.