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Step Up’s Blog featuring news and resources from members, staff, volunteers and community partners

A Bright Future: Allan’s Story

“I always had a house and food. I never had to worry before. But now I had nothing, and it seemed impossible to find help.”

November 22, 2023

Courtney’s Journey: From Home to Healing

“I know that if I was able to overcome everything I went through in the past years, I can overcome anything.” Courtney was 20 years

September 21, 2023

Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness: James’ Story

“I never imagined I would experience homelessness, but I wasn’t about to give up. There’s still so much more for me to do.” James has

August 7, 2023

Member Spotlight: Ruben & Roberta

“Once you experience homelessness, there’s this fear of it happening again. Coming to Step Up was like coming home.” — Ruben, US Army Veteran, Step

July 17, 2023

Housing, Hope, and Healing: Stanley’s Journey Home

“I’ve been through a lot—and I’m still going through a lot, but I’m not going to give up. I don’t let fear stop me. I

June 30, 2023

Member Spotlight: Kelly and Johanna

“I am so grateful that Johanna and I have a safe and affordable place to live!” – Kelly, Step Up Member Kelly is a US Airforce

June 16, 2023

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PROVIDES:
one home visit from a psychiatrist or nurse for medication support

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PROVIDES:
A Welcome Home Kit to furnish and outfit an apartment

For some, the holidays can be a difficult or lonel

For some, the holidays can be a difficult or lonely time. But you are not alone. Call, text, or chat 988 at any time to connect with trained counselors who will listen without judgment, give support, and share resources. Learn more at 988lifeline.org. #suicideprevention #988

A recent study by UC San Francisco’s Benioff Hom

A recent study by UC San Francisco’s Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative cited unaffordable rents as the leading cause of homelessness among Californians. Step Up uses the #housingfirst model to connect individuals experiencing chronic homelessness to housing. Housing First is a proven approach in which all individuals experiencing homelessness are believed to be housing-ready.

Are you ready to make a change in the new year? Jo

Are you ready to make a change in the new year? Join our team and be part of an innovative and groundbreaking organization that is ending homelessness, building hope, and changing the lives of thousands of people throughout the country. Learn more at stepup.org/careers

THANK YOU! With your support on Giving Tuesday and

THANK YOU! With your support on Giving Tuesday and the help of our generous community partners, we raised thousands of dollars to help provide more permanent supportive housing and life-saving mental health services to people like Michelle! Every dollar counts, and every act of kindness makes a difference.

Didn't get a chance to give? Go to stepup.org/donate to help provide housing, hope, and healing!

There's still time to make DOUBLE THE DIFFERENCE!

There's still time to make DOUBLE THE DIFFERENCE! Donate before midnight, and your gift will matched up to $50,000 by our community partners. Your gift will help end homelessness and build hope for more people like Sunnie. Give now at: stepup.org/givingtuesday

#GivingTuesday #MatchingChallenge #EndHomelessness #TransformLives #MakeaDifference #Urgent #Philanthropy #Homelessness #Recovery

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