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Finding Community and Confidence: How LifeSTEPS’ After School Program Helped Corbin Thrive

For Corbin*, life at Rosefield Village once felt isolating. He and his family faced daily challenges that left them feeling disconnected from their neighbors and community. But everything began to change when Corbin discovered the LifeSTEPS After School Program (ASP) led by Trevor, the site’s Director of Social Services and Program Coordinator. Trevor’s warm and […]

affordable housing initiatives

Unlocking the Door to Affordable Housing: Initiatives Explained

Explore affordable housing initiatives, discover funding options, and learn how programs benefit communities and support residents.

Enhancing Senior Healthcare: LifeSTEPS Partners with Nursing Students from Jessup and Samuel Merritt Universities

LifeSTEPS partnered with nursing students from Samuel Merritt University and Jessup University to provide hands-on clinical experience while improving healthcare access for seniors in our communities. A total of 14 students participated, delivering personalized care and wellness support at Vintage Oaks and Sierra Sunrise senior housing communities. Notably, Jessup University joined LifeSTEPS’ program for the […]

low-income homeownership programs

From Dream to Reality: Low-Income Homeownership Programs You Should Know

Discover low-income homeownership programs and start your journey to owning a home. Get guidance and explore your best options today!

LifeSTEPS Receives $125,000 Grant from U.S. Bank Foundation to Support Social Services for Vulnerable Families and Individuals

SACRAMENTO, CA (March 20, 2025) – LifeSTEPS, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities through education and supportive services, has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation. This funding will enhance LifeSTEPS’ integrated social services programs, which provide critical support to low-income families and individuals across 422 affordable and supportive […]

Beth Southorn and Bruce Kuban Honored at Housing CA Conference

On March 6, 2025, Beth Southorn, Executive Director of LifeSTEPS and Bruce Kuban, Interim CalAIM Director at LifeSTEPS, were recognized for their outstanding contributions to homelessness solutions at California Housing’s 2025 Annual Conference in Sacramento. The two joined a panel of experts including Leepi Shimkhada, Deputy Director of Housing for Health at the Los Angeles […]

Pam Moore Named Chief Operating Officer of LifeSTEPS

Sacramento, CA – LifeSTEPS is pleased to announce the promotion of Pam Moore to Chief Operating Officer, effective January 2, 2025. In this role, Pam will continue to provide strategic leadership, driving innovative solutions to enhance the quality of life for at-risk and underserved populations through direct services and community partnerships. Pam previously served as […]

Building a Brighter Future: How LifeSTEPS and the FSS Program Helped BreAnna Achieve Homeownership

Building a Brighter Future: How LifeSTEPS and the FSS Program Helped BreAnna Achieve Homeownership When BreAnna left the Army and transitioned to civilian life, she faced an uphill battle. Without a strong support system, she struggled to find stability and eventually sought temporary shelter at the Julian Street Inn in San Jose. But this difficult […]

LifeSTEPS Awarded $15,000 Grant from The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to Support After-School and Summer Reading Programs

Sacramento, California – [October 30th, 2024] – LifeSTEPS is proud to announce that it has been awarded a generous $15,000 grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) to support after-school program, including the eight-week Summer Reading Program. This funding will directly benefit at-risk youth in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, helping to […]