Vintage Zinfandel March to Wellness

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GE POCKET CAMCORDERMarch continues the “Wellness” theme for LifeSTEPS curriculum.  Today, March 12, Vintage Zinfandel senior community is hosting a Health Fair.  Among the presenters will be diabetes educators, a fall prevention coach and a cognition coach.  These professionals will be available to answer questions and provide literature.  LifeSTEPS is dedicated to helping aging adults live their best life by providing social and supportive services tailored specifically to their needs.

Other March activities at Vintage Zinfandel in Santa Rosa include:  Healthy Spirit Class, Diabetes Awareness Education, Computer Skills Training, Financial Workshops and more.

Effie Yeaw Nature Center Visits LifeSTEPS

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERADuring the month of February the Effie Yeaw Nature Center visited LifeSTEPS After School Programs in the Sacramento area. Their knowledgeable staff brought in props, such as animal skulls, snake skin shreddings, and even live animals! The students were taught about the local animals that are native to the Sacramento area. Each lesson was focused around different places you would find these animals, like the local rivers or woods.

Not only were these students learning about their environment, but they were truly enjoying the activities. LifeSTEPS is grateful for the Effie Yeaw Nature Center and their wonderful employees for coming to our communities to teach youth about the biological life that can be found all around us!OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

 Click here to learn more about the Nature Center or visit them Tuesday through Sunday 9am-5pm at 2850 San Lorenzo Way in Carmichael, CA 95608.

 

 

Sign the California Legislators: Make Homes and Jobs a Priority in 2014 Petition Today

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Do your part to move S.B. 391 forward It’s easy to make sure that our Assembly members in California know how it important it is! Through S.B. 391, it’s a certainty that more Californians will be securely housed and employed! For the first time in 30 years, California is facing virtually NO state investment in affordable homes.

Sign and Share This Petition- Click Here

How will my action make a difference? 

Right now, legislators are hearing from hundreds of interest groups and constituents on a huge variety of issues. In order to pass the California Homes and Jobs Act, we have to do everything we can to get legislators’ attention and explain that the people and communities in their districts will benefit from investment in homes and jobs. The next group to vote on the bill will be Assembly members, and every signature on this petition goes straight to them. 

Take Action:

Sign our Petition asking Assembly members to make homes and jobs a priority in 2014.

Who will receive the petition? 

When you “sign” by typing in your name and address, the petition will automatically be emailed to your Assembly member (based on your zip code). At a later date, we may also print a copy to deliver to Assembly members. If you’re signing on behalf of an organization, be sure to note that in the “Comments” box.

Please share this petition far and wide:

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Thanks for doing your part!

Posted on behalf of Housing California and written by Karen Naungayan.

Turning Wheels for Kids Supports LifeSTEPS

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LifeSTEPS Director of Social Services, Milly Quesada from the South Bay, did the necessary outreach to ensure that many children in need would receive a really cool Christmas present. Through her efforts LifeSTEPS was awarded 26 bikes, valued at more than $3600, from Turning Wheels for Kids. Each bike was equipped with a helmet and lock to ensure safety and security for our youth.

Youth living in affordable housing communities in the Bay Area where LifeSTEPS services are available were selected to receive these brand new bikes. TWFK is committed to providing bikes at the holiday and throughout the year through a number of partnerships focused on preventing childhood obesity and supporting low-income families.

These young ladies at HACSC Clarendon Street Apartments were delighted to receive their new bikes. Both come from families with limited means to provide Christmas presents. Each of their parents had inquired early in the season about accessing programs for families in need so their children would have gifts. When the opportunity from TWFK presented itself, their LifeSTEPS Social Worker immediately thought of these two worthy candidates.

You can imagine the joy these gifts brought; not just to the recipients but their mothers as well. These special gifts made this a Christmas to remember for many families throughout the Bay Region.

These Clarendon Street residents are active community members. The moms attend education classes where they are learning parenting skills, money management and healthy lifestyle choices. As well they serve as volunteers. The youth attend events and are quick to help with set up and cleanup. They also have benefited from the LifeSTEPS After School Program where they are learning social skills, making new friends, and receiving homework assistance. LifeSTEPS programs are designed to equip residents for success and to live their best possible life.

Thank you to Turning Wheels for Kids for helping LifeSTEPS bring holiday joy to families throughout the Bay Area!