Durham City Council Meeting

Earlier this week, StepUp Durham staff members and community advocates rallied and attended a Durham City Council meeting with @durhamforall to Mobilize for Guaranteed Income (GI). Bill Defulvio, StepUp Durham Success Coach / Partnership Coordinator shared his perspective on the event.

“This was the first City Council meeting I’ve ever attended and I was simply blown away at the courageous people and voices who gathered and stood up advocating for those who’ve been formerly incarcerated in our community, petitioning for Guaranteed Income as part of the City’s budget this coming year. 

I want to give a very big shout-out to our very own Keith Collins [StepUp Durham Success Coach / Onboarding Coordinator]. He got up and spoke in front of our city’s leaders with courage, vulnerability, and humility. Others from the community also spoke at the meeting powerfully and bravely. They all gave unique perspectives on the impact and need for expanding GI.  Couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of honor, pride, and gratitude to be connected with folks who amplify the cause of those who face some of the highest barriers in society, advocating for better equity and opportunity. The evening was hope-filled, encouraging, and inspiring to name a few emotions. Thanks to Keith and others as well as Durham For All for offering your voices for this cause!  This community and world are better because of your presence.”