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# Step Up

> Step Up is a national mentorship nonprofit that guides girls and young women (including those who identify with girlhood) to define and reach their own vision of success. Its free programs serve high school teens ages 14 to 18 and young adults ages 18 to 29, supported by volunteer mentors ages 30 and up.

Step Up runs in-person programs at partner high schools in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Nashville and New York, plus virtual mentoring open nationwide. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 95-4701468) based in Los Angeles and was founded by Kaye Popofsky Kramer. Step Up is a Charity Navigator Four Star Charity and holds Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency. It is also known as Step Up Women's Network.

Key facts:

- Programs for teens and young adults are free.
- Step Up on Campus is a 12-week program led by an educator at each partner high school. It covers career exploration, social-emotional skills, financial literacy and mental health, and includes a corporate field trip. It has served 1,868 teens at 35 schools with 1,078 mentors.
- After participating, 83% of participants say they're more confident, 84% say they're more career-ready and 82% say they're more connected.
- Mentors don't need prior mentoring experience. Mentors are Step Up members or employees of a corporate partner, and most mentoring opportunities are open to women and those who identify with womanhood.

## Programs

- [All Mentoring Programs](https://www.suwn.org/mentoring-programs/): Overview of programs for teens, young adults and mentors
- [Step Up on Campus](https://www.suwn.org/step-up-on-campus/): Free 12-week program for high school girls ages 14 to 18 at partner schools in seven cities
- [Mentoring App](https://www.suwn.org/mentoring-app/): One-on-one and group mentoring sessions for young adults ages 18 to 29
- [Power Talks](https://www.suwn.org/power-talks/): Flash mentorship sessions with speakers and mentors for young adults
- [Steps to Success: Career Coaching](https://www.suwn.org/steps-to-success-career-coaching/): Matched career coaching for young adults
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.suwn.org/events/): Calendar of mentoring sessions, trainings and community events

## Get Involved

- [Be a Mentor](https://www.suwn.org/be-a-mentor/): How women ages 30 and up can mentor teens and young adults
- [Membership](https://www.suwn.org/membership/): Annual giving levels and member benefits
- [Be a Corporate Partner](https://www.suwn.org/be-a-partner/): Sponsorships and employee engagement programs
- [Matching Donations](https://www.suwn.org/matching-donations/): Check whether an employer will match a gift
- [Donate](https://www.classy.org/give/419907/#!/donation/checkout): Make a one-time or recurring donation

## About Step Up

- [About Us](https://www.suwn.org/about/): Mission, who Step Up serves and leadership team
- [Founder's Story](https://www.suwn.org/founders-story/): The story of founder Kaye Popofsky Kramer
- [Staff](https://www.suwn.org/staff/): Step Up's team
- [Board of Directors](https://www.suwn.org/board-of-directors/): National and regional board members
- [Financials](https://www.suwn.org/financials/): Step Up's financial information
- [Annual Report](https://www.suwn.org/annual-report/): Step Up's annual report
- [FAQ](https://www.suwn.org/faq/): Answers about programs, membership and mentoring
- [Press](https://www.suwn.org/press/): Media coverage of Step Up
- [Contact Us](https://www.suwn.org/contact-us/): national@suwn.org, 201-468-0568, 510 South Hewitt Street #111, Los Angeles, CA 90013

## Optional

- [Blog](https://www.suwn.org/blog): News, career advice and program stories
- [Resource Hub](https://www.suwn.org/resource-hub/): Resources from Step Up
- [Inspiration Awards](https://www.suwn.org/inspiration-awards/): Step Up's annual events in Los Angeles and Chicago