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Emergency Assistance FundImmigration Assistance FundPartnership for HOPE FundJ.B. Brown FundRita Holwager Academic Scholarships
The Emergency Assistance Fund is available to provide residents served by LifeSTEPS with opportunities to enrichen their quality of life. The program is designed to give residents an opportunity to overcome challenges, walk the road to sustainability and self-sufficiency, and experience transformational change. Emergency Assistance Fund housing stabilization dollars coupled with LifeSTEPS’ financial education and case management services make this a highly effective program to catch people before they fall into debt and face potential eviction. With increased financial literacy, residents are in a better position to break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck.
If you prefer to make your donation by check, please make checks payable to LifeSTEPS and mail to:
LifeSTEPS
3247 Ramos Circle
Sacramento, CA 95827
IRS Tax ID: 33-0720982
Emergency Assistance Fund
California’s economy is suffering due to a severe labor shortage, yet many of LifeSTEPS’ immigrant individuals and families have work permits but not legal status. Often, their children who are U.S. citizens, are educated and taught the core work values that make this country great. Immigrant families want the democracy, equality and rights of the American Dream, and the opportunity to prosper and succeed in this country. We have viable residents with work permits who want to thrive, knowing that hard work provides financial and social stability for families and children.
LifeSTEPS’ Immigration Assistance Fund helps our residents reach their full potential by establishing and maintaining financial stability. We do this by providing assistance with fees related to the U.S. citizenship application and renewals processes including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); coordinating legal assistance; helping our residents access and complete permanent residence applications; promoting access to citizenship classes; and assisting with securing and renewing work permits. Additionally, the Fund provides our immigrant residents with emergency assistance for food, transportation, rent, utility bills and medical appointments.
LifeSTEPS is committed to fostering inclusion and equity for all residents. Assisting residents with the citizenship process allows them to become full participants in the workplace, their communities and our economy. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one in six workers is an immigrant approximately 17 percent of the U.S. labor force. Given the current labor shortage in California and across the country, immigrants are critical to boosting our workforce.
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If you prefer to make your donation by check, please make checks payable to LifeSTEPS and mail to:
LifeSTEPS
3247 Ramos Circle
Sacramento, CA 95827
IRS Tax ID: 33-0720982
Immigration Assistance Fund
Partnership for HOPE Fund
The Partnership for HOPE was established in 2011 via a partnership between LifeSTEPS and AMCAL Multi-Housing. The HOPE Fund provides financial assistance to residents of AMCAL communities so that they can establish self-sufficiency, break the cycle of poverty, and forge a hope for the future. The priorities of the Partnership for HOPE are:
- Higher education scholarships for deserving individuals
- Fortify housing stability by providing safety net services during financial crises
- Provide youth with opportunities to develop leadership skills through education & special projects
- Empower adults to lead more sustainable lives by improving their employability
If you prefer to make your donation by check, please make checks payable to LifeSTEPS, write “HOPE” on the memo line, and mail to:
LifeSTEPS
3247 Ramos Circle
Sacramento, CA 95827
IRS Tax ID: 33-0720982
Partnership for HOPE Fund
J.B. Brown Fund
Established in 2011, the J.B. Brown Fund is a partnership between LifeSTEPS and USA Properties Fund, Inc. that empowers residents of USA Properties Fund, Inc. communities to create self-sufficiency and lead a better quality of life. The priorities for the J.B. Brown Fund are:
- Provide scholarships for higher education to deserving individuals
- Fortify housing stability by providing safety net services during financial crises
- Support youth development by providing individual scholarships for team sports
- Provide services for the unique needs of aging adults
If you prefer to make your donation by check, please make checks payable to LifeSTEPS, write “J.B. Brown Fund” in the memo line, and mail to:
LifeSTEPS
3247 Ramos Circle
Sacramento, CA 95827
IRS Tax ID: 33-0720982
*If you are interested in making a donation toward the Robert Clark Trade School Scholarship in memory of Robert Clark, please write “J.B. Brown Fund – Robert Clark” in the check’s memo line. If you prefer to make an online donation for this initiative, please select “J.B. Brown Fund – Robert Clark Trade School Scholarship” under Donation Designation.
J.B. Brown Fund
LifeSTEPS’ mission is to provide effective educational and supportive services to maximize the strengths of individuals and build resilient communities.
We do this by providing comprehensive social and supportive services to those living in poverty. Low-income individuals and families maintain stable housing through our housing plus services which include case management, intensive case management, education, and emergency assistance.
If you prefer to make your donation by check, please make checks payable to LifeSTEPS and mail to:
LifeSTEPS
3247 Ramos Circle
Sacramento, CA 95827
IRS Tax ID: 33-0720982
Rita Holwager
Academic Scholarships
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