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JB Brown Fund celebrates 10th anniversary Oct. 7 with a silent auction and more!

The JB Brown Fund is celebrating its 10-year anniversary at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at the outdoor fountain area at USA Properties Fund’s headquarters, 3200 Douglas Blvd. in Roseville. The two-hour event features speakers – including JB Brown Fund recipients – a hosted food truck, and a silent in-person and online auction with proceeds benefiting the organization.

All money raised from the auction benefit the JB Brown Fund, a partnership between USA Properties Fund and LifeSTEPS, a nonprofit that provides social services at many of USA Properties’ affordable family and senior apartment communities.

Auction items include original artwork depicting images of Sacramento using the alphabet to gift baskets with various themes, from Family Fun Night to Golf to Soccer, complete with Sacramento Republic FC items and tickets. A custom cake of your choosing and a basket featuring educational toys and games and a $25 gift certificate from Lakeshore Learning Store will also be available.

View a complete list of auction items here. Learn more about the event and the JB Brown Fund here.

30 LifeSTEPS residents receive free Google smart speakers

Thanks to a collaboration between Partners in Care Foundation, Los Angeles County Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services and Los Angeles City Department of Aging, 30 LifeSTEPS seniors and residents with disabilities in Los Angeles recently received free Google smart speakers.

With the speakers, residents can connect with family, friends and healthcare providers hands-free, call for emergency assistance, check the weather, play music, listen to audio books and much more! We’re so grateful for this donation which will allow residents facing isolation during COVID-19 to stay connected and thrive through technology.

USA Properties Fund, Inc. Raises $85,000 for LifeSTEPS

Our heartfelt thanks to USA Properties Fund, Inc. President Geoff Brown for supporting LifeSTEPS at the DCA Partners Seventh Annual Villara Capital Cup in Sacramento yesterday. And congratulations to all 32 Sacramento business leaders who participated in the event, raising nearly $2.4 million for local charities.

“I’m so incredibly thankful for Geoff and his amazing team for raising more than $85,000 for LifeSTEPS through the Capital Cup,” said Beth Southorn. “These funds will help families in crisis, provide critical services to seniors to help them age in place, and create academic and sports scholarships for residents of affordable housing communities.”

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LifeSTEPS’ September employee of the month: Sylvia Lopez

Due to her strong work ethic, personal integrity and unwavering commitment to excellence, Sylvia Lopez is LifeSTEPS’ September employee of the month. Since joining LifeSTEPS in 2017, Sylvia’s programming has fostered strong relationships and connections, creating inclusive and welcoming communities for residents of all ages.

“From the after-school program to case management to food donations, Sylvia’s creativity and passion has raised the bar in promoting our programs and services. Our residents, property managers and LifeSTEPS’ staff are extremely lucky to have her on our team!” said Rosa Hernandez, Regional Director of Social Services.