LifeSTEPS

06/17/2026

From 6,499 hours of financial education to thousands of budgeting and literacy sessions, LifeSTEPS is helping residents turn knowledge into stability. Learn how these efforts strengthen housing success in our latest blog post.

https://lifestepsusa.org/what-it-really-means-to-maintain-housing-stability/

Learn what it really takes to maintain housing stability, from budgeting and communication to support services that help residents stay securely housed.

06/12/2026

Our 2026 theme for our Summer Reading Program, Big Fun In The Summer, is Plant a Seed and Read!! To combat the summer reading slide, our LifeSTEPS After School Program participants of all ages will nurture their imagination, explore new worlds, and grow their love of reading all summer long. 🌱📖

Though Big Fun in the Sun doesn't start until Monday, these youth couldn't wait to get a head start on reading the new books they received!

06/10/2026

Huge congratulations to Maryhan, JB Brown Fund Academic Scholarship recipient and brand new ABSN graduate from CSU San Marcos! 🎓💙

She’s headed into a new grad RN program in San Diego, with her sights set on a doctorate and a future as a nurse practitioner fighting for equity in healthcare.

Thank you to the JB Brown Fund for making stories like hers possible.

USA Properties Fund Inc.

06/07/2026

What a sweet day at Casa del Rio in Orange, CA! 🍦 Thank you to USA Properties Fund Inc. for sponsoring our Ice Cream Social! We loved bringing residents together to connect, mingle, and enjoy a cool treat.

06/06/2026

It’s almost time for Big Fun in the Sun (BFITS), LifeSTEPS Summer Reading Program! ☀️📚

Last year youth powered up with our theme, Level Up: Read. In 2024, youth refreshed with Read, Renew, Repeat. Can you guess our theme this year?

Drop your guesses below and get ready for another season of BFITS reading fun! ✨

06/04/2026

In the final chapter of Misha’s Story, we hear from Xavier, LifeSTEPS Intensive Care Manager, who has walked alongside Misha through every step of her journey.

He shares how heartwarming it has been to watch her regain stability and begin building a future she once wasn’t sure was possible.

A powerful reminder that when people are supported, they rise.

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06/03/2026

Part 2 of Misha’s story highlights the power of supportive services. Misha shares about the role Xavier, LifeSTEPS Care Manager, played in supporting her to regain stability after experiencing homelessness.

06/03/2026

The path from homelessness to housing is never simple - but with the right support, it is possible.

In our 3-part series, Misha’s Story, you’ll hear how she found stability at Central Sacramento Studios and worked intensively with LifeSTEPS Lead Care Manager Xavier to rebuild her life.

Now, Misha and her partner are preparing to move into permanent housing, and her story shows exactly why supportive services matter.

Watch the series and see what hope in action looks like.

05/28/2026

We’re proud to recognize Robert, Lead Care Manager on our CalAIM team, for sharing his work on a recent panel where he discussed the progress of one of his Enhanced Care Management members. His dedication to person‑centered care continues to make a real difference.

Robert was also honored by L.A. Care Health Plan with a Lead Care Manager Excellence Award — a well‑deserved recognition of his commitment to supporting member stability and well‑being.

Click to read more about how LifeSTEPS is changing lives through the CalAIM program. https://lifestepsusa.org/calaim-is-transforming-lives/

05/26/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Lady, one of our Patrick Sabelhaus Fund Scholarship recipients! 🎉

When the people we serve feel inspired to give back to their communities, we know our work is creating real impact.

“I want to pursue a career in nonprofit organizations that support the community’s well‑being, especially low‑income families and underserved populations,” shares Lady.

Through LifeSTEPS scholarship opportunities, residents like Lady gain the support they need to pursue education, strengthen their skills, and build stable, self‑sufficient futures. We’re so proud of her dedication and excited for all that lies ahead.
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