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Happy New Year 2016!

This New Year’s Eve, fireworks will light up the night sky ringing in 2016. To all of our donors, thank you for the partnership that

December 30, 2015

A daughter’s remembrance on Pearl Harbor Day.

Today is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. My father, mother, and sister were there at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. As Lt. Commander of the

December 7, 2015

Innovative Partnership Underway to END Veteran Homelessness

Last night a public meeting was held in Santa Monica’s Civic Auditorium to get feedback on the plans to transform the 387 acre Veterans Affairs

December 3, 2015

Mayor Garcetti “Steps Up”!

It’s official! Mayor Garcetti proclaimed Giving Tuesday in the City of Los Angeles saying “The holiday season is a time to deepen our commitment to

December 2, 2015

#GivingTuesday

Last week, we celebrated a day for giving thanks. This week, you can celebrate a day of giving HOPE. December 1st is Giving Tuesday. On this

November 30, 2015

Thoughts from the CEO for Thanksgiving…

In this video, I reference tenants at Step Up on Fifth. Meet Marie P., below. Welcome Home! This photo was taken when Marie P. moved into

November 23, 2015

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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!

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abu

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, military combat and alcohol abuse have a strong correlation. Step Up provides its three pillars of support for veteran members through its Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program which currently serves more than 200 Veterans. The VASH team helps veterans move from the streets, shelters, and transitional housing into permanent supportive housing such as Heroes Landing.

Did you know that America’s #1 health problem is

Did you know that America’s #1 health problem is alcohol dependence? April marks National Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about alcohol abuse and dependency. If you're seeking treatment, it's important to remember that you’re not alone. #Addiction is treatable, and millions of Americans are thriving in recovery today.

Today is World Health Day: the global observance o

Today is World Health Day: the global observance of #health as a human right. At Step Up, we believe that housing is healthcare and the foundation on which wellness is built. From healthcare professionals to policymakers and individuals, families with young children, or those experiencing #homelessness, we all have a role to play in the health and the well-being of those around us.

$63.33 per hour is how much someone would have to

$63.33 per hour is how much someone would have to make to afford a two-bedroom apartment in the nation’s most expensive housing market (Santa Cruz, CA). Although not quite as high, other major American cities don’t fall too far behind — and their rents have been escalating during this period of rising homelessness. Research has shown that higher levels of rent burden are associated with increased homelessness. Read more: https://ow.ly/nM6550R5K9j

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