With her heart set on serving others, Patricia found a true home at LifeSTEPS three years ago. Her favorite core value is empowerment, which she believes is the key to helping residents build self-sufficiency. “I love having the opportunity to help people, whether it’s supporting youth through our after-school program or helping a family obtain […]
Summer is officially here which means we’re kicking off #BigFunInTheSun, LifeSTEPS’ eight-week after-school program, which prevents the summer reading slide and develops long-term academic and career success for our residents between ages 5-18. The theme this year is “Reading Colors your World,” and we couldn’t agree more! Stayed tuned for more about the colorful impact […]
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LifeSTEPS respects and embraces diversity in all forms, and we work hard to foster an environment of inclusion and equality. To celebrate Pride Month 2021, we are excited to share what pride means to our LifeSTEPS family and community. “For me, we remember those that have been hurt by rejection, or dismissed, and marginalized by […]
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Imagine losing your home during COVID-19. After a fire ravaged her apartment this past April, Grace, a single mother of two young children, found herself living in a hotel. The fire resulted in a total loss of her belongings, including her clothing and groceries. “The fire in Grace’s apartment was a total loss because of […]
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LifeSTEPS is joining Justice in Aging and the Western Center on Law & Poverty and other aging and disability services organizations to respectfully request that California eliminate the Medi-Cal asset test for seniors and people with disabilities. The current limit, which has not increased since 1989, prevents low-income older adults and many people with disabilities […]
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Three brothers living in a LifeSTEPS affordable housing community in Los Angeles will spend more time outdoors, thanks to a generous gift from the Sierra Nevada High School Cycling Organization. When the boys’ mother Jackie learned of the funding opportunity through her development’s resident services coordinator, she requested bikes, helmets and protective gear for her […]
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We believe housing is foundational for strong, healthy and equitable communities. Studies show that housing insecurity creates chronic health disparities that impact how well a person lives, and for how long. These health impacts fall disproportionately on low-income people and people of color, exacerbating the already disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on these communities. According to […]
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California’s growing affordable housing crisis is especially challenging for those with mental health disabilities who are experiencing housing instability. Affordable, inclusive and safe housing is vital to good mental health and wellbeing. The leading cause of homelessness is a lack of affordable housing, and over the course of the COVID-19 crisis, LifeSTEPS’ client assistance program […]
https://lifestepsusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LifeSTEPS_LOGO2007_burgundy-1.png00Allison Marinohttps://lifestepsusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LifeSTEPS_LOGO2007_burgundy-1.pngAllison Marino2021-05-20 11:40:352021-05-20 11:40:35Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month
Director of Social Services Rosalba Fuentes has always known that her purpose in life is to help others, and her career at LifeSTEPS has allowed her to put her passion and talent to work. She finds true joy in supporting and empowering the adults, children and seniors she helps on a daily basis, and she […]
May is #NationalBikeMonth, and a father and son living at a LifeSTEPS affordable housing community in Los Angeles have big reasons to smile – their commutes to work, school and sports practices just got a lot easier. Both will receive new bikes, helmets and information on bike safety and maintenance, thanks to a generous donation […]
https://lifestepsusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LifeSTEPS_LOGO2007_burgundy-1.png00Allison Marinohttps://lifestepsusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LifeSTEPS_LOGO2007_burgundy-1.pngAllison Marino2021-05-18 08:57:592021-05-19 10:27:35Thank you Sierra Nevada High School Cycling Organization!
Employee Spotlight: Patricia Koroiveibau
/by Allison MarinoWith her heart set on serving others, Patricia found a true home at LifeSTEPS three years ago. Her favorite core value is empowerment, which she believes is the key to helping residents build self-sufficiency. “I love having the opportunity to help people, whether it’s supporting youth through our after-school program or helping a family obtain […]
LifeSTEPS launches Big Fun in the Sun
/by Allison MarinoSummer is officially here which means we’re kicking off #BigFunInTheSun, LifeSTEPS’ eight-week after-school program, which prevents the summer reading slide and develops long-term academic and career success for our residents between ages 5-18. The theme this year is “Reading Colors your World,” and we couldn’t agree more! Stayed tuned for more about the colorful impact […]
LifeSTEPS Celebrates Pride Month
/by Allison MarinoLifeSTEPS respects and embraces diversity in all forms, and we work hard to foster an environment of inclusion and equality. To celebrate Pride Month 2021, we are excited to share what pride means to our LifeSTEPS family and community. “For me, we remember those that have been hurt by rejection, or dismissed, and marginalized by […]
Emergency Assistance for a Family in Need
/by Allison MarinoImagine losing your home during COVID-19. After a fire ravaged her apartment this past April, Grace, a single mother of two young children, found herself living in a hotel. The fire resulted in a total loss of her belongings, including her clothing and groceries. “The fire in Grace’s apartment was a total loss because of […]
Eliminating the Medi-Cal asset test will help more LifeSTEPS residents age in place
/by Allison MarinoLifeSTEPS is joining Justice in Aging and the Western Center on Law & Poverty and other aging and disability services organizations to respectfully request that California eliminate the Medi-Cal asset test for seniors and people with disabilities. The current limit, which has not increased since 1989, prevents low-income older adults and many people with disabilities […]
Three brothers receive bikes thanks to Sierra Nevada High School Cycling Organization
/by Allison MarinoThree brothers living in a LifeSTEPS affordable housing community in Los Angeles will spend more time outdoors, thanks to a generous gift from the Sierra Nevada High School Cycling Organization. When the boys’ mother Jackie learned of the funding opportunity through her development’s resident services coordinator, she requested bikes, helmets and protective gear for her […]
Stable & affordable housing is proven to improve health outcomes.
/by Allison MarinoWe believe housing is foundational for strong, healthy and equitable communities. Studies show that housing insecurity creates chronic health disparities that impact how well a person lives, and for how long. These health impacts fall disproportionately on low-income people and people of color, exacerbating the already disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on these communities. According to […]
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month
/by Allison MarinoCalifornia’s growing affordable housing crisis is especially challenging for those with mental health disabilities who are experiencing housing instability. Affordable, inclusive and safe housing is vital to good mental health and wellbeing. The leading cause of homelessness is a lack of affordable housing, and over the course of the COVID-19 crisis, LifeSTEPS’ client assistance program […]
Employee Spotlight: Rosalba Fuentes
/by Allison MarinoDirector of Social Services Rosalba Fuentes has always known that her purpose in life is to help others, and her career at LifeSTEPS has allowed her to put her passion and talent to work. She finds true joy in supporting and empowering the adults, children and seniors she helps on a daily basis, and she […]
Thank you Sierra Nevada High School Cycling Organization!
/by Allison MarinoMay is #NationalBikeMonth, and a father and son living at a LifeSTEPS affordable housing community in Los Angeles have big reasons to smile – their commutes to work, school and sports practices just got a lot easier. Both will receive new bikes, helmets and information on bike safety and maintenance, thanks to a generous donation […]