Step Up's Cassandra Gaddo, Student Alumna and Honoree Kenia and Chef Christine Cikowski of Honey Butter Fried Chicken will join host, Mary E., as they celebrate an incredible upcoming celebration, "Shine & Dine" August 7th.   Step Up is located in LA, Chicago and New York. Step Up propels girls from under-resourced communities to fulfill their potential by empowering them to become confident, college-bound, career-focused and ready to join the next generation of professional women.  

National mentorship organization Step Up will honor television personality Catherine De Orio and Step Up alumna Kenia Rodriguez at its fourth annual Shine & Dine on August 7, held at the Bridgeport Art Center’s Skyline Loft. The red carpet evening will feature seasonal fare from top Chicago restaurants and welcome 800 local professionals, all to benefit Step Up’s mentorship programs that propel girls from Chicago’s under-resourced communities to fulfill their potential by empowering them to become confident, college-bound, career-focused, and ready to join the next generation of professional women.

Special thanks to the Shine and Dine Sponsors