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Impact

903+

Jobs secured after completing StepUp's Employment Program

78%

Had no income before landing their first job with StepUp Durham

1557+

Participants Served by StepUp Durham programming

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IMPACT24 Update!

As we reflect on the event, we're thrilled by the incredible support we received. However, we still have a crucial $25,000 gap to bridge to reach our $140,000 goal. Can you help us make this final push?

👏🏾👏🏼👏🏿 Poor People’s Campaign

Check out these snapshots from the Poor People’s Campaign March!

Marvin Morris

Marvin notified his success coach stating he officially moved into his new home

IMPACT24

Mark your calendars for our annual in-person IMPACT24 Fundraising Event on Thursday, April 18th! Our goal is to raise $140,000!

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$35252

Average cost of incarceration per individual in North Carolina

$6100

Cost to support participants in landing their first job in North Carolina

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ANNUAL REPORT 2022–2023

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 16.3% of the people living in Durham are below the poverty level.

Many of these men and women are actively seeking a more stable living situation, but face challenges such as criminal backgrounds, racial inequality, histories of drug abuse, domestic violence, and/or homelessness. Unemployment and lack of resources keeps the entire COMMUNITY FROM thriving.

And every family deserves stability.

1.6 Million

North Carolinian

—one in five adults—

has a criminal record

In fiscal year 2019-2020,
about 59% of StepUp Durham participants navigated their employment search with a criminal record

Informational Resources and Sources for Statistics Referenced

Estimated Number of North Carolinians with Criminal Records - North Carolina Justice Center/North Carolina Second Chance Alliance

Cost of Corrections - North Carolina Department of Public Safety

Poverty Rate in Durham County - United States Census Bureau

Living Wage Calculator - For Durham County