At Step Onward, every request for aid is considered without discrimination on race, gender, religion, sexuality, or nationality. Our grants and programs committees begin by receiving and vetting referrals to determine if we are the best organization to help the candidate. Through discussions with referring organizations, individuals, and candidates, we strive to fully understand their situation and needs.
We are unique in that we don’t limit our funding to specific needs. Rather, we aim to fill gaps in needed support as young people age out of other resources. Gaps we cover fall into 3 main areas of aid: Education, Housing, and Health and Wellness. In addition, we actively mentor our awardees by helping them choose appropriate paths for their higher education keeping in mind the resources that are available to them so that they proceed from a transitional process to total sustainability.
