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.
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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.
Living Below 200% FPL are Uninsured
Households of Color with Zero Net Worth
Spending over 30% of Income on Rent
Max. Expected Income in Opportunity Zones
Meet Our Team
How we create change
Incubate & 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
Lift Up & Advocate
Promote Solutions that address systemic barriers
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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?
