The Step Up Aim High nonprofit was birthed in 2018 and officially formulated in 2020 to provide scholarships to high school marching band seniors in the Greater New Orleans area who exhibited outstanding musical and academic achievement. Since our inception, we have successfully raised and awarded over $8,000 in scholarships to 8 students and their families.

In 2024, the organization's vision expanded in an effort to provide more than just scholarships to students but invaluable resources, workshops and training for at-risk youth and underserved families and communities. In addition, we offer auto mechanic vocational training for students, career fairs, community feeding fairs, and mental health screenings.