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November 24, 2021

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Sunnie’s amazing journey from foster care to homelessness to thriving!

“Coming to Step Up was like coming home, it’s probably one of the best things that’s ever happened to me!”

November 16, 2021

Member Spotlight: Margo’s Journey of Creativity and Recovery

Keeping Her Mother’s Memory Alive

October 20, 2021

CELEBRATING WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY!

Let’s make mental health care a reality for all! Here we share some staff stories and resources as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week culminating in World Mental Health Day on October 10th!

October 6, 2021

Teresa

MENTAL HEALTH SPOTLIGHT: TERESA

Teresa shares about her recovery journey back from homelessness and suicidal thoughts, “My counselors pointed out my positives that I never really noticed. They made me realize I didn’t want to do drugs anymore.”

September 12, 2021

Jose Trujillo

VETERAN SPOTLIGHT: U.S. MARINE JOSE

U.S. Marine veteran Jose credits Step Up with being, “supportive and consistent… they never just told me ‘you’re an alcoholic’ and that’s it. They stuck with me. They helped me do everything step by step.”

July 27, 2021

Donate Today

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.

Provides one hour of work force development training to a Step Up member.

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

Provides a Welcome Home Kit to furnish and outfit an apartment for a member.

Housing is healthcare, leading to stability and lo

Housing is healthcare, leading to stability and long-term recovery. Focusing on #housingfirst dramatically improves both mental and physical outcomes for those experiencing chronic #homelessness along with mental illness, substance use disorders or physical disabilities. #permanentsupportivehousing is a cost-effective and compassionate solution that saves lives, with the average annual cost of services less than half of what it costs to leave someone on the street.

Step Up Atlanta has expanded their reach from the

Step Up Atlanta has expanded their reach from the Metro Atlanta area to Savannah, GA and the surrounding 34 counties! Since 2019, our Georgia teams have provided support services to 1078 individuals and housed 589 members experiencing homelessness. Learn more: http://ow.ly/VuMT50OF5TT

Step Up's Los Angeles outreach teams meet LGBTQ+ y

Step Up's Los Angeles outreach teams meet LGBTQ+ youth where they are to support their #mentalhealth and housing needs, along with community partners like Los Angeles LGBT Center. LGBTQ+ youth represent over 40% of those experiencing homelessness, and they are at double the risk of homelessness compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers. You can
learn more about youth homelessness:
http://ow.ly/kv5l50Fd44m #pride

As we near the end of Mental Health Month, please

As we near the end of Mental Health Month, please help Step Up provide member-driven supportive care, which includes wraparound support for people experiencing serious mental health issues. You can help make mental health a priority every day by becoming a Step Up monthly donor: http://ow.ly/fRw550Ogo54

Every day – but TODAY especially – we remember

Every day – but TODAY especially – we remember, honor, and pay tribute to each military hero who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country. This Memorial Day, Step Up honors the fallen who gave their lives to protect our #freedoms.

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