Artists Striving To End Poverty (ASTEP) uses the arts as a tool to empower young people with creativity, knowledge, and a strong sense of self-esteem, factors which help them advance their lives and communities. At ASTEP, we provide artists with opportunities to connect with global youths, allowing them to use their gifts to create meaningful and effective change for young people in need.
New York City Christmas Returns!!
Following a triumphant December 2008 benefit concert, ASTEP and Sh-K-Boom / Ghostlight Records are very proud to announce the album release of 'New York City Christmas'. To mark the exciting release of the album, ASTEP and SH-K-BOOM/Ghostlight Records will host the second annual concert presentation of a 'New York City Christmas' at Joe's Pub on December 14th at 9:30pm.
ASTEP has moved!!
Update your address books- ASTEP has moved to room 1303!
ASTEP wins Youth Thrive Award!!
ASTEP would like to send out a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in helping us win a 2009 Youth Thrive Award. ASTEP now holds the title of 'Best Medium Sized Non-Profit in the Northeast' and it is all thanks to those who took the time to submit wonderful reviews about the organization.
Special Interview with ASTEP Group Leader JP!
Learn more about JP's experience with ASTEP and hear him speak about his next adventure pursuing his passions at AMDA!
ASTEP's Mary Mitchell Campbell featured on Episode 5 of GIVING!
Giving is an original Plum TV series exploring creative philanthropy. Each episode is hosted by Lisa Shields of the Council on Foreign Relations, and this episode features guest host Trevor Neilson of the Global Philanthropy Group. Also featured in this episode is Ray Chambers, Mary-Mitchell Campbell, and Nike and the Girl Effect.
Some of our partnering organizations who have joined us in the fight against global poverty:
