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!
May is Affordable Housing Month! Now more than ever, families need the security and stability of a safe, affordable home. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, nearly 1.3 million households in CA are considered low-income, yet for every 100 of these households, there are only 24 affordable homes available for rent. Because of […]
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Happy National Nurses Day! We created the “Housing Plus Services: RN Coaching” pilot program in partnership with USA Properties Fund as a community-based solution to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for older adults. The RNs were especially critical to the program’s success, enabling older residents of affordable housing communities to continue living […]
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 Marino2021-05-06 10:22:112021-05-19 10:29:14Happy National Nurses Day!
Happy 60th birthday LeadingAge California! A heartfelt congrats and thank you for all your success and hard work in supporting CA’s older adults, and for featuring two of LifeSTEPS’ affordable housing communities in the 60/60 Tour! LifeSTEPS Executive Director Beth Southorn states, “LifeSTEPS is a proud LeadingAge member and has benefited so much from all the advocacy work […]
Here at LifeSTEPS, our work is grounded on the value of equity and accessibility when it comes to having opportunities and resources for stability and success, which is why we support eliminating a Medi-Cal asset test that hurts California renters and limits equitable access to healthcare. According to a California Budget & Policy Center fact […]
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 Marino2021-04-29 09:15:312021-05-19 10:31:28Making Access to Health Care More Equitable and Fair
Eliminating the Medi-Cal asset test will help more LifeSTEPS residents age in place
/0 Comments/in Public /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
/0 Comments/in Public /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.
/0 Comments/in Public /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
/0 Comments/in Public /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
/0 Comments/in Public /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!
/0 Comments/in Public /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 […]
May is Affordable Housing Month!
/0 Comments/in Public /by Allison MarinoMay is Affordable Housing Month! Now more than ever, families need the security and stability of a safe, affordable home. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, nearly 1.3 million households in CA are considered low-income, yet for every 100 of these households, there are only 24 affordable homes available for rent. Because of […]
Happy National Nurses Day!
/0 Comments/in Public /by Allison MarinoHappy National Nurses Day! We created the “Housing Plus Services: RN Coaching” pilot program in partnership with USA Properties Fund as a community-based solution to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for older adults. The RNs were especially critical to the program’s success, enabling older residents of affordable housing communities to continue living […]
Happy 60th birthday LeadingAge California!
/0 Comments/in Public /by Allison MarinoHappy 60th birthday LeadingAge California! A heartfelt congrats and thank you for all your success and hard work in supporting CA’s older adults, and for featuring two of LifeSTEPS’ affordable housing communities in the 60/60 Tour! LifeSTEPS Executive Director Beth Southorn states, “LifeSTEPS is a proud LeadingAge member and has benefited so much from all the advocacy work […]
Making Access to Health Care More Equitable and Fair
/0 Comments/in Public /by Allison MarinoHere at LifeSTEPS, our work is grounded on the value of equity and accessibility when it comes to having opportunities and resources for stability and success, which is why we support eliminating a Medi-Cal asset test that hurts California renters and limits equitable access to healthcare. According to a California Budget & Policy Center fact […]