Steve Grant was born in New York City and grew up in Paramus, New Jersey until he was eighteen. He attended Furman University on a partial baseball scholarship and served as baseball captain his junior and senior years. After graduating, he began a career in the financial services business in Greenville, South Carolina. An active volunteer in the community, Steve has been a guest on several podcasts and is a regularly sought-after speaker.
In March of 2012, Grant founded Chris and Kelly’s HOPE Foundation and serves as its Executive Director. The Foundation was created in honor of Chris and Kelly Grant to financially assist organizations and programs whose purpose is to help adolescents and young adults who are struggling with substance abuse, addiction, and depression. Chris and Kelly's HOPE Foundation is a 501c3 organization under the auspices of The Community Foundation of Greenville. https://chriskellyhope.org/
He has written a book about the loss of his two sons to accidental overdose and his journey from grief to gratitude. Don’t Forget Me: A Lifeline of HOPE for Those Touched by Substance Abuse and Addiction was released in February 2020 and is available for purchase online and at local bookstores.
He currently resides in Greenville, South Carolina with his wife Cathy.
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