STEP For A Better World is an NJ-based, student-led nonprofit community organization established in 2013 and inaugurated as a Leo Club in 2019. Sponsored by the West Windsor Lions Club and affiliated with Lions Club International, a global humanitarian organization, the organization is dedicated to serving the underprivileged through service projects, collection drives, and fundraisers while empowering youth to serve selflessly. Our members range from elementary school students to those with advanced degrees across NJ, and our service has spanned 12 countries globally..
STEP For A Better World LEO Club is committed to empowering youth and transforming communities through compassionate, strategic service. Our mission is to cultivate a generation of socially conscious leaders who understand that meaningful change begins with individual action and collective commitment. We believe in creating opportunities for young people to develop critical life skills, engage in impactful community service, and become catalysts for positive social transformation. By providing structured learning environments and meaningful service opportunities, we aim to inspire our members to look beyond themselves and recognize their potential to make a tangible difference. Our approach integrates personal growth with community development, ensuring that each project not only addresses immediate needs but also builds long-term capacity for sustainable change. We are dedicated to bridging gaps, breaking barriers, and building connections across diverse communities. Through partnerships with local and global organizations, we strive to address critical social challenges, promote understanding, and create pathways for hope and progress. Our ultimate goal is to nurture a compassionate, engaged, and proactive generation that sees service not as an obligation, but as a fundamental expression of human solidarity.
We strive to be at the forefront of innovative service projects, from large-scale meal packaging events to collection drives that surpass previous goals and expand our outreach to world record-breaking initiatives. Our consistent aim is to address pressing needs and inspire others to join our cause. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, leadership development, and hands-on community engagement, we aim to nurture generations of socially conscious individuals who see challenges as opportunities to make a difference.
We ensure that all safety precautions are met and promote a safe, fun, inclusive environment.
We train our members to not only be their best selves but also the future leaders of tomorrow by further developing their interpersonal skills and leadership abilities. Our program focuses on fostering personal growth, encouraging proactive engagement, and mentorship.
We educate and encourage our volunteers, members, and those in our communities to become lifelong learners and active participants in positive change. Our educational approach extends beyond traditional learning, emphasizing personal development, community engagement, and social awareness.
We strategically partner with diverse organizations to establish meaningful relationships that amplify our community service impact and advance our vision of creating positive social change. By collaborating with local, national, and global partners, we leverage collective expertise, resources, and networks to address critical community needs more effectively and comprehensively.
Khayan Kirpal
Health and Environmental ChairmanAriya Bawa
Social Media ManagerKevin Liang
Social Media Story Manager
Hridyanshu Pradeep
Outreach ChairShinaya Jain
PublisherIshani Konar
Assistant Graphic DesignerArushi Vankar
Music CreatorAvighna Shree Tirumala
Advisor's AssistantGloria Shah
Assistant AdvisorJessica Shah
CEO/Advisor/Social Media Manager and MD 16J Reading Action Program ChairpersonNikhil Kanuganti
MemberReanna Bhuyan Patel
MemberAradhya Sharma
MemberMyra Gupta
MemberNick Lautermilch
MemberNiharika Vellodi
MemberAarush Jadar
MemberArjun Mehta
MemberSatvika Ponnusamy
MemberSeher Hariramani
MemberAnikait Sengupta
MemberSanshray Pradeep
MemberAkshara Thogarchedu
MemberRishi Shah
MemberSania Manyem
MemberVilasitha Penumakha
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Srikar Janga
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Krishnateja Osuru
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Havisha Jaitley
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Anisha Gedela
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Aditi Patle
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Neel Malaviya
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Arjun Mehta
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Nikhil Kinchan
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Aarna Rao
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Shlok Rengunthwar
MemberIshwari Pawar
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Matthew Lebson
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Luke Lebson
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Aadya Agarwal
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Veronika Kalchenko
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Parth Sharma
MemberIshaan Joshi
MemberNora Payak
MemberMinghai Xiao
MemberAarav Dey
MemberMahesh Chennupati
MemberBhavika Mudiyala
MemberMing Yang Xiao
MemberShriya Sumanth
MemberTanvi Sivakumar
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Pranav Ruthramoorthi
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Anika Hiray
MemberKashvi Jaitley
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Shoumik Nanda
MemberSohun Patel
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Srinithin Ganesh
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Vaibhav Borra
MemberAbhinav Pandey
MentorAkshata Padalkar
MentorSurya Sivakumar
MentorPranav Joshi
MentorRahul Shah
MentorAkshaj Pathak
VolunteerTejas Jadar
VolunteerAdheesh Pathak
VolunteerAaradhya Surelia
VolunteerTrisha Patel
VolunteerHadi Saleem
VolunteerAditya Davanam
VolunteerAkhil Paul
VolunteerAdwita Mohapatra
VolunteerVeer Desai
VolunteerShreyank Sengupta
VolunteerShaurya Paliwal
VolunteerHitisha Tirumala
VolunteerHridyanshu Pradeep
VolunteerAdvik Kaushik
VolunteerShriyans Yakkati
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