Step Up

We’re excited to announce Step Up programs will be available in Nashville this fall, thanks to a multi-year investment from @reesewitherspoon. From our Step Up community - thank you, Reese! Read more about Reese’s gift here: bit.ly/StepUp-Reese.

Today, November 5, is Election Day. If you haven’t cast your ballot yet, now is the time! Looking for a polling place to cast your vote? Find it at the link:
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Have you voted? Tomorrow, November 5, is Election Day – and there’s still time to cast your vote at an in-person polling place! Visit vote.gov for more information on how to cast your ballot.

Today marks the start of yet another busy month at Step Up! Check out these upcoming events and mentorship opportunities and learn how you can get involved in your city. 🧡 Sign up and explore our full events calendar at the link: suwn.org/events/

Before Step Up teens break for summer, they’ll share takeaways and highlights from Step Up programming during our Capstone Celebrations. Join us as a mentor to support teens as they reflect on the skills they’ve learned. Learn more at the link: suwn.org/events/

We’re excited to highlight these standout Step Up Members who invest in our mission & dedicate their time to mentorship – connect with them online or at the next Step Up event! Learn more about Step Up Membership and join these inspiring women today at suwn.org/membership.

It's National Volunteer Week! Did you know that Step Up is 1 of 42 orgs that leverage Volunteer Generation Funding from AmeriCorps? We're so grateful for the volunteers who choose to Step Up & mentor teens, young women, & the next generation of leaders. 🧡 bit.ly/volunteergener…

Our “Crossing Paths With...” blog shines light on different members of the Step Up community. 

Next up? Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring UMass Boston, Dr. Jean Rhodes. Click the link to learn more suwn.org/blog/crossing-…

Save the date for Step Up’s biggest event of the year – Inspiration Awards! Join us on Friday, Sept. 20, in Los Angeles or on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in Chicago to celebrate the women and girls who inspire us to define and pursue our dreams of success.  suwn.org/inspiration-aw…

We’re gearing up for an exciting month full of growth, inspiring connections, and – as always – mentoring! Sign up for one of our upcoming events to connect with Step Up teens and hone your mentoring skills. Sign up at the link: suwn.org/events/

Our “Crossing Paths With...” blog is shining a light on the author of “Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls,” Chelsey Goodan.  Read about Chelsey’s passion for mentorship here suwn.org/blog/crossing-…

Our “Crossing Paths With...” blog shines light on different members of the Step Up community. Next up? Marketing Director at American Express, Alexa Brandt. Read about Alexa’s commitment to service here suwn.org/blog/crossing-…

Actress and musician Hayley Law joined Step Up teens at John Marshall High School for a “Teen Talk,” where they spoke about life, what they’re going through, and how they’re navigating it. Hayley, we’re so grateful for your wisdom and insight. Thank you for mentoring with us!

Step Up teens were in the driver’s seat during actor and activist Richa Moorjani’s recent visit to East College Prep in Los Angeles! Thank you, Richa, for your invaluable advice and guidance – Step Up was honored to have you!

Join us for an evening of connecting with Step Up supporters & community members in the following cities! San Francisco Bay Area - March 27 Dallas - April 5 Chicago - April 11 Los Angeles - April 20 Houston - June 13 Sign up for all upcoming events at suwn.org/events/

Step Up’s Insider membership level investment will increase from $75 annually to $100 annually in 2023, which means NOW is the time to become a Step Up member! When you join today for $75, you'll be among our national network of mentors + supporters. bit.ly/StepUp-Mentori…

We’re thrilled to be named a winner of #PepsicoFoundation #CommunityImpactGrant! With this support, we'll be able to advance the lives of even more girls & young women of color. Thank you! bit.ly/StepUp-Pepsico…

Students from Ogden International School of Chicago participated in an Explore Pathways career exploration field trip last month! Thanks to Step Up partner PepsiCo for making this program possible!

@StudentLeadNet @girlsschools @HarpethHall @tywlsastoria @tywlsqueens @TYWLSBronx 🌟🌟🌟

#Throwback - In October, SL Network’s Senior Managing Director of Girls’ Education, Laura Rebell Gross, moderated a panel of #TYWLS Principals at the International Coalition for Girls Schools @girlsschools Symposium at @HarpethHall in Nashville! #GirlsEd

Are you interested in working in brand strategy? Our friends at @innovationprotocol have some key insights and tips they’ve learned over the years that they want to share with you! bit.ly/StepUp-Brand-C…

Don't forget: Nov 8 is #ElectionDay Exercise your right to vote and protect your freedoms. Can you believe women only earned the right to vote about 100 years ago, & the last state to ratify that law did so only 60 years ago?