Step Up of Alamance was started as a call to understand and provide opportunities for those that are struggling with poverty. Step Up was established by Jim and Beth Gurley of Burlington, NC. Their mission is to re-train families exhibiting a desire to change by showing them Christ-centered life skills. Saint Mark's Reformed Church helps to fund apartments for the organization. Step Up "serves to provide a Christian community to those living in poverty".
Currently, the ministry runs on donations from the church as well as private doners and donated services (such as electricians, plumbers , painters, etc.) for the homes. Step Up owns two furnished residences that are provided for appropriate families in need, hand selected by Step Up. These families live in the residence for a period determined by the family's willingness to change. This enables families to free up emotional energy and time which lets them focus of learning and adapting new life skills.
Furthermore, Step Up offers counseling to explore the most valuable solution for each individual family. An individual in every family is to pursue employment or education that will help them land a job in the future. Weekly goals are established for the families, that are based on the individual needs of each family. Step Up has created this requirement as a part of their transitioning program. The Step Up counselors, board of directors, and volunteers play an active role in helping these families to get back on their feet and begin living independently and sucessfully.
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