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$15,000 grant for StepUp Durham from Bank of America Charitable Foundation
“This support from Bank of America helps us lay a foundation for the individuals and families who struggle to access programs, and continue to deepen our impact in the Durham community.”
EXCEL Participant - Torry Cooper
StepUp Durham’s free monthly stipend for former inmates is making a difference in the lives of people like Torry Cooper BY NOORULAIN KHAWAJA DURHAM PUBLISHED 7:16 PM ET MAY. 17, 2022
IMPACT22 TOTAL DONATIONS: $125,260
Our goal is $115,000 for #IMPACT22 and together we raised $125,260!
EXCEL Participant - Tydricka Lewis
Tydricka Lewis is a hard-working mom with a full-time job as a peer support specialist. Spectrum Local News | By PATRICK THOMAS DURHAM | PUBLISHED 6:00 AM ET MAR. 25, 2022
Veloris ‘Milly’ Richards’ Story
“I had to put aside my fear and get out there. StepUp definitely prepared me for what was ahead.”
How It Started. How It’s Going: Nathan’s StepUp Story
In life, few stories capture courage and resilience as clearly as Zhenghui Yu’s—though most at StepUp know him as Nathan.

