Give the gift of stability today
$60
$5/monthly
Provides bus passes for 20 job seekers to get to and from job fairs and interviews
$300
$25/monthly
Provides graduates with the work attire needed to start their first day of employment
$600
$50/monthly
Provides candidate recruitment and referral services to one business for one year
$1,800
$150/monthly
Provides 28 hours of soft skills training and resume assistance for one individual
$3,600
$300/monthly
Provides pre-employment training and six months of job coaching for one working adult
“When I think about reinvesting in people, it is critical to prepare them for jobs and everyday living. StepUp excels at this training.”
Other ways of giving
An investment in StepUp Durham can help a graduate build an economic future by securing employment; provide a family access to affordable, decent housing through our collaborative partnerships; and equip employers with motivated and skilled staff.
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Donating appreciated securities can offer significant tax advantages — and makes a big impact on our work. Ready to give in a new way? → Contact cashmere@stepudurham.org.
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StepUp Durham is always looking for groups interested in providing healthy meals during our week-long Job Skills Workshop and Step2 dinners on Tuesdays. We typically serve a light breakfast of bagels or muffins, fruit, and coffee. Lunch consists of something that can be made or purchased ahead of time (ex. sandwiches, fresh fruit, salad, casseroles, etc.).
Those interested in providing a meal for StepUp Durham participants are invited to contact Pauline Robinson, Volunteer Coordinator, pauline@stepupdurham.org
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Planned giving is the process of donating planned gifts. A planned gift is a contribution that is arranged in the present and allocated at a future date. Commonly donated through a will or trust, planned gifts are most often granted once the donor has passed away.
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You can use a charitable investment account, to support StepUp Durham. It’s a great way to further our mission. When you contribute cash, securities or other assets you are often eligible to take an immediate tax deduction.
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Designate a direct contribution of retirement assets as part of an estate planning strategy. These donations can be part of retirement assets, including IRAs or 401K’s.
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Do you have a birthday or anniversary coming up and don’t need typical gifts? What about asking your friends and family to make tax-deductible donations in honor of your special day/event to StepUp Durham? Maybe set up a Facebook or social media fundraiser! We are happy to send you a certificate to present to them!
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Does your company offer a match? Companies of all shapes and sizes have created matching gift programs to give back to nonprofits and encourage employee philanthropy.
Organization Details
We are a 501(c)(3) organization. StepUp Durham Federal Tax Identification Number: 47-4578727
Make checks out to StepUp Durham
The mailing address for the check 112 Broadway Street, Suite B Durham, NC 27701
Questions: contact Meg Olhasque - meg@stepupdurham.org, 919-691-8431
StepUp Durham, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions to StepUp are fully tax deductible, EIN 47-4578727. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the NC Charitable Solicitation Licensing Section at 1-888-830-4989. This license is not an endorsement by the State of North Carolina.
StepUp Durham Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
StepUp Durham is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing effectiveness and reliability have helped it earn a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates StepUp Durham as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s comprehensive criteria that go beyond financials to reflect the work charities do. Charity Navigator is the nation’s largest charity evaluator, providing donors with thorough and credible ratings of more than 240,000 organizations. Since 2001, the organization has been an unbiased and trusted source of information for more than 11 million donors annually.
We’ve earned Candid’s 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition for nonprofits that share complete, up-to-date information. It means you can review our mission, programs, leadership, finances, and results before you give, because we believe trust is earned through openness.