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

Home for the Holidays: Kelly’s Story

Help bring families like Kelly’s home for the holidays this year. When Kelly first found Step Up, he had one goal: to make sure that

December 8, 2023

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

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You have the power to make a difference.

Imagine a world where everyone has a home, a job, and a supportive community. 100% of your donation will go towards connecting people to the help they need and deserve.

DONATE BY MAIL. Donation checks can be sent to:

Step Up Philanthropy Office
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Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Provides one hour of community integration supports

$250

Provides one home visit from a psychiatrist or nurse for medication support

$500

Provides a Welcome Home Kit to furnish and outfit an apartment

$100

Provides one hour of community integration supports

$250

Provides one home visit from a psychiatrist or nurse for medication support

$500

Provides a Welcome Home Kit to furnish and outfit an apartment

With a gift to Step Up, you will change lives this

With a gift to Step Up, you will change lives this summer! Your support will allow us to continue to provide a proven long-term solution to ending chronic homelessness.

Our Housing First model of service ensures that members have a safe place to call home so they can continue their journey to recovery and thrive. Learn how you can be a Step Up sponsor and help bring home 1,500 more neighbors this year at the link in our bio.

At Step Up, we believe that housing is a basic hum

At Step Up, we believe that housing is a basic human right, and our Housing First model ensures that people who are experiencing chronic homelessness are offered safe and supportive housing without restrictions. The best part? 97% of the people who participate in our Permanent Supportive Housing program are still housed a year later.

It's a common myth that those experiencing homeles

It's a common myth that those experiencing homelessness never have jobs. In reality, many unhoused people sleeping in emergency shelters are employed. We must fight the stereotypes about our unhoused neighbors to help remove the stigma surrounding homelessness!

Permanent Supportive Housing is the foundation of

Permanent Supportive Housing is the foundation of recovery for those experiencing chronic homelessness, mental health conditions & addictions. Step Up offers residential managers, life-skills coordinators & support services. Learn more: https://www.stepup.org/services/

On any given night in Los Angeles County, more tha

On any given night in Los Angeles County, more than 75,000 people will experience homelessness. That's more than the capacity of SoFi Stadium. Creating more affordable housing is the best way to bring our unhoused neighbors home, and that's why we are committed to scaling our proven housing solutions. Permanent supportive housing and comprehensive case management save lives and ends homelessness. It's time to move forward.

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