MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MICHELLE
Michelle experienced homelessness in a Victorville park while struggling with methamphetamine addiction. She is now employed at Costco and housed in San Bernardino with the help of Step Up’s services, “It felt amazing to hear people telling me I’m getting better and stepping up to a better level in life!”
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: DIAMOND
“The workforce development team is incredible, every last individual that I’ve met and came across. They know how to get things done in an effective way. They are doers and I’m a doer. They have been so motivating and uplifting, really mentoring me. I really feel like I belong here.”
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MARCELLUS
“After I found Step Up I started focusing on my education. I met Emma and Christina at Step Up, the way they helped me was so generous and sweet…”
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: CHERYL & BILLY RAY
New Step Up members Cheryl and Billy Ray say that they’ve found peace and a second chance to pursue their goals after moving into their unit at the All-Star Lodge in San Bernardino
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: JESSE
“I’m in debt to the program, beyond all belief. None of this would be possible without them. College, anything, my children. I owe them everything.” Jesse was photographed in Hollywood near his apartment where he lives with his wife and two children.
NBC News Profiles Member Success
On January 19th, NBC news aired a story featuring Step Up CEO and President Tod Lipka and Step Up member Sunnie. The story profiles