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An L.A. Program That Kobe Bryant Backed Is Giving Stable Homes to the Homeless and Mentally Ill

January 19, 2021 — NBC Los Angeles

'Housing is not the end': Former homeless struggle to adapt

February 16, 2020 — NBC News

Treating and Housing the Mentally Ill Is Harder Than Jailing Them, But It Might Actually Work

February 28, 2018 — LA Times

San Bernardino County First in Nation with Plan for Homeless Women

April 1, 2017 — The Sun

Volunteers Scour San Bernardino During Homeless Count

January 26, 2017 — The Sun

L.A. Will Convert 500 Motel Units for Homeless Vets

May 31, 2016 — LA Times

Step Up Announces New Board Member

May 24, 2016 — Step Up Press Release

Daniel’s Place Online Communities

May 11, 2016 — Step Up Press Release

May is Mental Health Month

April 29, 2016 — Step Up Press Release

Step Up on Fifth Design Cited as National Model

June 2, 2015 — HUD

A Force of our Best Nature

August 21, 2014 — Zev Yaroslavsky

Even in Beverly Hills, Helping Homeless Is a Struggle

September 21, 2013 — LA Times

A Step Up for Mentally Ill Inmates

August 11, 2013 — LA Times

Using LEED for Good

April 10, 2013 — U.S. Green Building Council

LA Lakers Star Kobe Bryant, Wife Form Foundation to Aid Homeless Youth

June 8, 2011 — Beverly Hills Courier

Kobe Bryant, Wife Form Foundation to Aid Homeless Youth

June 8, 2011 — Daily Breeze

Kobe Bryant Launches Organization to Benefit Homeless Youth

June 8, 2011 — Hollywood Patch

Kobe Bryant Forms Foundation to Aid Homeless Youth

June 8, 2011 — The Los Angeles Independent

Kobe Bryant Launches Foundation for Homeless Youth

June 7, 2011 — ABC 7

Bryant On a Mission to Help LA's Homeless

June 7, 2011 — Fox Sports West

Kobe Bryant's New Charity to Fight Homelessness in LA

June 7, 2011 — Huffington Post

Kobe Bryant in Research Stages in Helping to Reduce Homelessness

June 7, 2011 — Lakers Blog

Local Nonprofit Gives Southern CA’s Mentally Ill and Homeless a New Start

June 2, 2011 — Culver City News

Brainstorm — Vol. 4, No. 1

March 2011

Some of L.A. County's Most Vulnerable Vets to Get Badly Needed Care

February 16, 2011 — LA Times

Shedding Light on Mental Illness

February 5, 2011 — Santa Monica Daily Press

California Center Offers Support, Permanent Housing for Mentally-Ill Homeless

December 27, 2010 — Voice of America

Comunidad Modelo Para Desamparados

December 1, 2010 — Impre/La Opinión

Non-Profit Acquires Two Hollywood Properties

November 30, 2010 — RENTV

Group Looks to Give Political Voice to Homeless, Mentally Ill in Santa Monica

October 19, 2010 — KPCC

Giving Santa Monica’s Homeless a Voice Come November

October 1, 2010 — Santa Monica Daily Press

Homelessness Solution Recognized by Clinton Global Initiative

September 22, 2010 — Huff Post Social News

Step Up on Second Present at the Clinton Global Initiative

September 20, 2010 — Step Up Press Release

Brainstorm — Vol. 3 No.1

July 2010

Step Up Goes Hollywood

April 24, 2010 — Santa Monica Daily Press

Computers Are a Real Life Saver

January 18, 2010 — Santa Monica Daily Press

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Permanent Supportive Housing can be the foundation

Permanent Supportive Housing can be the foundation of recovery for many individuals experiencing #chronichomelessness, mental health conditions, and addictions. Step Up owns and operates #permanentsupportivehousing locations across the country, which include on-site residential managers, life-skills coordinators, and connections to Step Up or other mental health service providers.

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Mario came to the city seeking work but found oppo

Mario came to the city seeking work but found opportunities were not plentiful. For nearly a decade, Mario fought to make ends meet and lived unhoused. After suffering multiple strokes, Mario sought assistance & learned of a new permanent supportive housing program to help people like him. Step Up helped him find temporary shelter & ultimately, his own apartment. Read more about Mario's story: https://ow.ly/XABS50R5NsH

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we want t

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Step Up volunteers who help us deliver compassionate support to people experiencing serious mental health conditions and chronic homelessness. This week and throughout the year, we celebrate you!

The American Counseling Association designates Apr

The American Counseling Association designates April as Counseling Awareness Month – a celebration of and advocacy for the outstanding efforts of counselors as they seek to facilitate the growth and development of all people. At Step Up, our counselors make a huge impact on our members' success every single day. Thank you for your meaningful contributions to Step Up's life-changing work!

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