The final numbers are in for IMPACT23 and we are thrilled to report we had the best outcome yet for a fundraising event. We exceeded our original $115,000 goal and raised - $131,000. We’re so grateful for our amazingly supportive Durham community. Thank you for believing in our mission and our work to create accessible employment and stability for all.
RAISED
OUR IMPACT23 MC
Jeff Polish
Jeff Polish earned a Ph.D. in Molecular Cell Biology from Washington University in St. Louis. Upon completing that degree, he left academic research to pursue teaching, but his lifelong love of storytelling eventually called him away from science completely. In 2008, Dr. Polish started The Monti, a non-profit organization that invites people to tell personal stories on stage without notes. Dr. Polish also consults with businesses on how to use simple principles of storytelling to communicate effectively. His past clients include Boeing, Microsoft, and Juniper Networks. Jeff received a 2013 Indies Arts Award and has been profiled in Science, Our State Magazine, Southern Living and Garden & Gun.
OUR IMPACT23 SPEAKER
April Barber Scales
My name is April Barber Scales. I am an author owner of Fenced In: Fighting For Freedom Advocacy. I served 31 and a half years of incarceration and I am excited to share my journey with you.
GREAT NEWS!
We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to The Susan and Michael Hershfield Family Fund for providing a $25,000 challenge grant for IMPACT23.
What does this mean? Any new donation or increased donation that comes in by Tuesday, April 25, the day of our IMPACT23 fundraising event will be matched up to $25,000.
So, what is StepUp Durham all about?! We are focused on helping people seek and achieve stable employment and careers within our community.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email Syretta at syretta@stepupdurham.org and review our Corporate Sponsorship Packet
