StepUp Durham

Recently, Cashmere Bentley joined Ashanta Branigan and Doretha Huntley at the Housing for New Hope Annual Breakfast. Housing for New Hope

The event was an inspiring opportunity to learn more about Housing for New Hope’s Vision 2032 and its commitment to ending homelessness through supportive pathways.

We’re grateful for our partnership with Housing for New Hope and congratulate Ashanta on one year and Doretha on three years of service. We look forward to continuing our work together to connect individuals and families with the support, stability, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Progress doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to start somewhere.

What’s one small step you’ve taken recently that you’re proud of? We’d love to hear it. ⬇️

Happy Father’s Day! 💙

Today, we celebrate the dads and father figures working every day to create brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.

We see your dedication. We celebrate your resilience. And we’re proud to cheer you on.

Juneteenth marks a historic milestone in the ongoing journey toward freedom, opportunity, and justice.

Today, we honor the resilience, strength, and contributions of Black communities while recognizing that the work of creating equitable opportunities continues.

At StepUp Durham, we believe everyone deserves the chance to thrive through meaningful employment, economic stability, and access to the resources that help families build brighter futures.

Happy Juneteenth. ❤️🖤💚

We’re excited to welcome two new team members to StepUp Durham!

Please join us in welcoming Samantha Alexander as a Step1 Success Coach and Chonna Campbell as an Intake Coordinator & Step2 Success Coach.

As our team continues to grow, Samantha and Chonna will help support participants as they work toward employment, stability, and achieving their goals. We’re grateful to have them join our mission of empowering job seekers and strengthening our community.

Welcome to the StepUp Durham family, Samantha and Chonna! 💙

We spend a lot of time worrying about what could go wrong.

This week, consider the other possibility.

✨ Volunteer Spotlight: Sharon ✨

“I volunteer at StepUp Durham because I love the mission. I love the community engagement that the organization does and helping people who are trying to find jobs. I really appreciate the one-on-one, in-person interactions I get to have as I help people develop their professional resumes. I enjoy meeting new people, learning about their journeys, and helping them create a resume that will hopefully help them land a great job. It’s awesome!”

We’re so grateful for volunteers like Sharon who share their time, talents, and passion to help our neighbors move toward economic stability and meaningful employment. 💙

Interested in making an impact in our community? We’re always looking for dedicated volunteers to help advance our mission and support Durham residents on their path to success.

Learn more and get involved at: www.stepupdurham.org/volunteer


StepUp Durham was honored to attend Pinnacle Financial Partners' Nonprofit Appreciation Week celebration, represented by our Executive Director, Cashmere Bentley.

A special thank you to Brandi Gerew for the invitation and for her continued support of our mission. Brandi was instrumental in personally sponsoring IMPACT26, and we are incredibly grateful for her investment in the work we do for youth and families in our community.

We are excited to explore opportunities for Pinnacle to become a financial education partner for StepUp Kidz.

Thank you, Pinnacle, for recognizing and celebrating the impact of nonprofits in our community. We appreciate the opportunity to connect, learn, and build relationships that can create lasting impact.

Belonging Opens Doors. Opportunity Changes Lives. Happy National Pride Month to our Durham community and beyond! 🌈