A Step
Beyond
A Step Beyond is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering future leaders through innovative programs in Networking, Health, Wealth, and Finance, driving meaningful impact in communities nationwide.
Investing in Tommorrows Leaders With A Step Beyond
At A Step Beyond, we empower future leaders through our four pillars: Networking, Health, Wealth, and Finance. Your support, especially through our Remarkable Expo, helps us create impactful programs and build a legacy of success. Invest in tomorrow’s leaders and make a lasting difference with us.
The Remarkable Expo
The Remarkable Expo was held on August 30th and 31st this year, expanding to a two-day event. The event, which takes the form of a festival promoting overall health, continues to focus on people of color while also offering activities for families with children. In addition, there were workshops for adults aimed at improving physical, emotional, and financial health. The entire event was free of charge and open to the public.
Just Breathe and Believe
According to the CDC, 49.6% of the African American population is considered obese. Obesity can cause health issues like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and stroke, which disproportionately affect African Americans. ASB provides education and events to promote healthy habits, partners with mental health professionals to offer free counseling and alternative resources and offers group engagement activities for emotional support.
Healthy Wallets
A Step Beyond sees that poverty and ill health are synonymous. ASB’s approach to assisting residents with improving their financial health happens through education, motivation and coaching in three areas:
- ASB helps individuals to discover and monetize their gifts, talents and abilities, then connects them to the resources to set-up and operate a successful business.
- Helps prepare renters to become successful homeowners.
- Helps residents to improve their financial profile which prepares them to leave property and/or business and a healthy financial legacy to future generations.
We Need Helpful Volunteers to fulfil our mission
Events
We host events throughout the year. Check this calendar for events coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can find homebuyer education and housing counseling at the following resources:Far South Community Development Corporation (https://farsouthcdc.org/residential-support)Spanish Coalition for Housing (https://sc4housing.org/)Housing and Financial Empowerment Center – Chicago Urban League (https://www.thechicagourbanleague.org/)
You can get business/procurement assistance at the following resources:Far South Community Development Corporation (https://farsouthcdc.org/business-support)Women's Business Development Center - Advising & Education (https://www.wbdc.org/)Quad Communities Development Corporation - QCDC (http://www.qcdc.org/)
You can find information for developers at the following resources:Chicago Community Loan Fund (https://www.cclfchicago.org/)
Chicago Neighborhood Rebuild Program (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/chicago-neighborhood-rebuild-program.html)Cook County Land Bank Authority (http://www.cookcountylandbank.org/)
Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Hub Grand Opening - UI Health | University of Illinois Chicago (https://hospital.uillinois.edu/events/2021/11/uic-and-auburn-gresham-launch-healthy-lifestyle-hub)Other local mental health clinics or counseling centers in your area, as well as contacting your healthcare provider or insurance for recommendations. It's important to seek professional help for mental health concerns. It's important to seek professional help for mental health concerns. Remember that you can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for immediate assistance. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.