Building pathways to economic mobility
who we serve
Individuals and Families Facing Economic Barriers
We support residents seeking stable careers, financial security, and stronger opportunities for their communities including underemployed workers and job seekers, families striving for long-term stability and career growth, community leaders and advocates, nonprofits strengthening community support systems.
Equity. Opportunity. Stability.
Our WHY
Economic Reality within our community work
Economic mobility remains out of reach for many families in Savannah and surrounding counties. Structural barriers, rising housing costs, and limited access to financial resources make it difficult for many households to build long-term stability.
Step Up Savannah works to address these challenges by connecting residents to opportunities, resources, and partnerships that create pathways to success.
Despite a 2.9% unemployment rate, many residents remain underemployed or in low-wage jobs.
of Savannah Residents live below the poverty line
of children in Chatham County live in Poverty; under poverty line
of residents experience severe housing problems
poverty rate in Chatham County (higher than national average)
How we create change
Evaluate
Pilot and evaluate innovative programs
Partner
Collaborate with community organizations, employers, and leaders.
Center
Center the voices of those historically excluded from opportunity.
Amplify
Share community stories and evaluate lived experiences
Advocate
Promote Solutions that address systemic barriers
Strategy Pillars
workforce development
Helping residents build skills and connect to career pathways.
building wealth
supporting families in saving, budgeting and financial stability.
advocacy & Policy
Addressing systemic barriers through community driven policy change.
Step Up Savannah believes that Savannah is a community where all people have hope and opportunity, where we challenge injustice and where all community members step up to create a more economically inclusive community.
Join Us in Building Opportunity
Everyone has a role to play in strengthening economic mobility within our community, what role will you play?
Please email media@stepupsavannah.org.