Thanks to the California Community Reinvestment Corporation’s (CCRC) Bridging the Digital Divide program, 50 LifeSTEPS residents recently received tablets designed for seniors, also known as GrandPads. Our staff trained each senior to use the device, which will foster increased socialization opportunities, access to healthcare through telehealth services and online support from family and friends. Many […]
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 Marino2021-07-28 08:35:242021-07-28 08:36:24Bridging the Digital Divide
As a top 10 student in her high school with a 4.0 GPA, 18-year old Jena graduated with honors and dreams of becoming a nurse. With her sights set on higher education, she found herself passing up many opportunities for college scholarships due to her immigration status. “Unfortunately, the pathway to nursing can be expensive, […]
Our Big Fun in the Sun after-school program is helping LifeSTEPS residents beat the summer learning slide! Check out Villa Serena’s literacy station, created by Program Coordinator Sylvia, which features our summer books and an art gallery displaying our students’ art work. “Our summer reading curriculum focuses on diversity and inclusion, and our young learners […]
LifeSTEPS is pleased to announced that Meredith Chillemi will join the California Health Advocates’ Board of Directors beginning this July. “This is a transformational time in healthcare as we transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic. I look forward to working with board members on Medicare advocacy and education, as we ensure our older adults in […]
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 Marino2021-07-06 10:53:072021-07-06 10:53:35Meredith Chillemi joins California Health Advocates’ Board of Directors
Check out the new community gardens at Monterey Pines and Cypress Pines, two affordable housing communities located in Richmond, CA. Spearheaded by Director of Social Services Alliayiah Smith, LifeSTEPS residents pitched in to help prepare the gardens, planting squash, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, peas and pumpkins. “Creating and caring for these gardens has been an incredible […]
Meredith Chillemi is serving on a new 15-member advisory steering committee, in partnership with the Orange County Office on Aging (OoA) and Charitable Ventures Orange County, to support the re-engagement of older adults in a post-COVID world. As senior centers throughout Orange County begin to re-open and other programs return to pre-pandemic offerings, education and […]
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 Marino2021-06-24 11:33:432021-06-24 11:35:19Meredith Chillemi serving on Orange County Office on Aging Steering Committee
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 […]
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 Marino2021-06-16 09:06:572021-06-16 09:12:05LifeSTEPS launches Big Fun in the Sun
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 […]
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 […]
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 Marino2021-06-03 08:41:222021-06-03 09:38:33Emergency Assistance for a Family in Need
Bridging the Digital Divide
Thanks to the California Community Reinvestment Corporation’s (CCRC) Bridging the Digital Divide program, 50 LifeSTEPS residents recently received tablets designed for seniors, also known as GrandPads. Our staff trained each senior to use the device, which will foster increased socialization opportunities, access to healthcare through telehealth services and online support from family and friends. Many […]
LifeSTEPS helps aspiring nurse achieve DACA status
As a top 10 student in her high school with a 4.0 GPA, 18-year old Jena graduated with honors and dreams of becoming a nurse. With her sights set on higher education, she found herself passing up many opportunities for college scholarships due to her immigration status. “Unfortunately, the pathway to nursing can be expensive, […]
After-school program helps LifeSTEPS residents beat the summer learning slide
Our Big Fun in the Sun after-school program is helping LifeSTEPS residents beat the summer learning slide! Check out Villa Serena’s literacy station, created by Program Coordinator Sylvia, which features our summer books and an art gallery displaying our students’ art work. “Our summer reading curriculum focuses on diversity and inclusion, and our young learners […]
Meredith Chillemi joins California Health Advocates’ Board of Directors
LifeSTEPS is pleased to announced that Meredith Chillemi will join the California Health Advocates’ Board of Directors beginning this July. “This is a transformational time in healthcare as we transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic. I look forward to working with board members on Medicare advocacy and education, as we ensure our older adults in […]
Growing Together
Check out the new community gardens at Monterey Pines and Cypress Pines, two affordable housing communities located in Richmond, CA. Spearheaded by Director of Social Services Alliayiah Smith, LifeSTEPS residents pitched in to help prepare the gardens, planting squash, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, peas and pumpkins. “Creating and caring for these gardens has been an incredible […]
Meredith Chillemi serving on Orange County Office on Aging Steering Committee
Meredith Chillemi is serving on a new 15-member advisory steering committee, in partnership with the Orange County Office on Aging (OoA) and Charitable Ventures Orange County, to support the re-engagement of older adults in a post-COVID world. As senior centers throughout Orange County begin to re-open and other programs return to pre-pandemic offerings, education and […]
Employee Spotlight: Patricia Koroiveibau
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 […]
LifeSTEPS launches Big Fun in the Sun
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 […]
LifeSTEPS Celebrates Pride Month
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 […]
Emergency Assistance for a Family in Need
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 […]