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How StepUP Works: Aggregation → Platform → Access

10,000+ Organizations & Data Sources
211 Network Community Partners Government Data CBO Spending Policy Databases Local Resources
StepUP Platform: Aggregate • Normalize • Deliver
8 Pathways 105 Focus Areas Census Tracts Zip Codes Election Districts
User Experience: Unparalleled Access
Learning Center Resource Center Policy & Accountability Web Mobile White-Label Partners

Three Integrated Centers

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Learning Center
DIY activities, books, webinars, toolkits, and courses to build knowledge and skills
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Resource Center
211 integrated resources, community partners, and clear pathways to help in your zip code
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Policy & Accountability
Plain-language policy info, budget data, and who's responsible—elected and appointed

MVP First. Refine. Scale.

Q4 2025 — Houston MVP
Launch 3 centers, 5 partners, measure time-to-step and retention
Q1 2026 — Learn & Refine
A/B test, improve UX, validate product-market fit
Q2-Q3 2026 — Texas Scale
10 cities, white-label capability, open playbook
Q4 2026+ — National Network
Coalition model, state-by-state, sustainable infrastructure

The Problem We Solve

Without StepUP
  • Google for hours, unclear results
  • 10+ different websites to check
  • Don't know what you qualify for
  • No clear next steps
  • Feel isolated and overwhelmed
  • Resources hidden in silos
With StepUP
  • One search, clear pathways
  • One platform, all resources
  • Eligibility mapped to your zip code
  • 3 engagement levels guide you
  • Connected to others taking action
  • 10,000+ orgs accessible instantly

"Pull Yourself Up By Your Bootstraps"

Boot Bootstrap You Pull!
The Boot
Access to 10,000+ resources—the foundation you need to stand on
The Bootstrap
Clear pathways from "I need help" to "Here's how"—the way up
The Pull
Community connection and support—we lift together
What if you don't have boots?

The Change Lab provides the boot and the bootstrap—in a welcoming, respectful way.

Built Through Co-Design

Lived
Experience
+
Deep
Knowledge
=
Authentic
Platform
Design

Advisory Council members bring lived experience in the systems we're improving
+ deep domain knowledge across our 8 pathways and 105 focus areas

Network Effects: Partners Amplify Each Other

StepUP
Platform
Libraries
Faith
Communities
Schools
Neighbor-
hoods
Non-
profits
Civic
Groups

Each partner publishes a customized version for their community
Every community enriches the whole ecosystem