StepUP | The Change Lab

Yeah, We're All Tired

Scrolling doom news at 11pm. Binge-watching your third show. Or both.

PROBLEM:

70%

Want to help but feel:

  • Disconnected
  • Isolated
  • Uncertain how to start
The Change Lab
4.5 Hours scrolling
Overwhelmed Everything's broken
Stuck Can't start

The news is bad. Rent is high. You care, but you're exhausted. The couch is comfortable. Netflix doesn't judge.

Here's the Thing

Supporting your community is a great way to experience something new and meet new people.

SOLUTION:

Explore your community, on your couch, off your couch or using your power for change

  • Explore all the good in our communities
  • Explore the DIY activities
  • Explore opportunities to meet new people
The Change Lab
5 min To start
6 Focus areas
Free Start today

Get out of your own head. Meet actual neighbors. Feel less stuck.

Meet StepUP

Turn your screen time into neighborhood action — starting from your couch.

StepUP Framework

How It Works

Two simple steps to turn your screen time into community impact

How to get started The pathway

Start with 5-minute actions. Build momentum. Watch your impact grow.

The Vision

Turn millions who want to help into millions who are helping.

What if your 4.5 hours of scrolling could help your actual neighborhood?

We're building the full StepUP platform — personalized, trackable, connecting you with neighbors who care about the same stuff.

Founded by David A. Brown • 2025-2026 Catalyst Fellow, Democracy and Belonging Forum at UC Berkeley, Othering and Belonging Institute
Fiscally sponsored by Impact Hub Houston