Literacy continues to be a core component of our After School Programs! Everyday we have our youth read for 20 minutes and put books in the hands of at-risk youth, fostering a love for reading. 💖 These are some of the amazing cards our students made in honor of #LiteracyMonth.

LifeSTEPS ensures we’re bringing seniors essential resources right to them creating an environment where they feel supported, cared for, and can thrive in place. 🏡💫 A big thank you to our amazing community partners that came out to Vintage Pointe I & II senior apartments!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for An Evening of Opportunity in support of the JB Brown Fund! Together, we raised an incredible $200,000 to empower residents, helping them achieve their dreams and overcome financial challenges. 💙 lifestepsusa.org/jbbfevent2024/

The holidays are a time for connection, and at LifeSTEPS, we're proud to see how our staff step up to make a difference in the communities we serve. Through providing meals and potlucks, residents are invited to come together, support one another, and celebrate the season.

As we reflect on this year, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible support of our donors, partners, and community members. Thank you for being a vital part of our journey and helping us build stronger, brighter communities. 🌟🎄 Happy Holidays from LifeSTEPS! 🌟🎄

As we wrap up this amazing year, we’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible impact LifeSTEPS has made on over 114,000 residents in 2024! 🏡💙 Thank you for being part of this journey—we couldn’t do it without you! Here's to making an even greater difference in the year ahead. 🫶🏽

California lawmakers have introduced the Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, a proposal to provide $10 billion for affordable housing programs. If passed, this bond could help fund the construction of over 35,000 new affordable homes. Learn more here: a14.asmdc.org/press-releases…

Many thanks to the U.S. Bank Foundation, we recently received a $125,000 #CommunityPossible grant for its support of LifeSTEPS’ social services and financial education to low-income families, seniors and individuals in California. Read more here lifestepsusa.org/lifesteps-rece…

Through a partnership with Samuel Merritt University, nursing students brought care and connection to Vintage Oaks seniors! This collaboration helps seniors age in place while building meaningful connections with future healthcare professionals. 💙 #LifeSTEPSimpact #SamuelMerritt

Our amazing corporate team helped assemble bins filled with books, reading bags and t-shirts for our staff! 📦📚 Thanks to their hard work and heart, we’re ready to bring the joy of reading to over 1,500 youth across California this summer! ☀️📖💛 #BigFunInTheSun #LifeSTEPS

With daily support from LifeSTEPS Program Coordinator Alexis, Celia is now reading stronger, 📚 knows more than half her sight words, can write her numbers up to 💯 and she can write her last name. 📝 #LifeSTEPS #ReadingLiteracry #AfterSchoolProgram #YouthEnrichment

LifeSTEPS Program Coordinators are the heart of our After School Program—and during Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate their dedication to the 6,000+ youth they support each year. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #LifeSTEPS #AfterSchoolPrograms

We’re proud to highlight Evelyn, a recent graduate of UCLA and proud recipient of the JB Brown Fund Academic Scholarships. Scholarship applications for Fall 2025 are available for residents of USA Properties. For more information jbbrownfund.org/academic-schol…

Valerie, one of our Patrick R. Sabelhaus Scholarship recipients, just graduated from SFSU with a Bachelor’s in Nursing. This is what fighting poverty and building brighter futures looks like. 🌟

With the support of LifeSTEPS’ Supportive Health and Housing services, Ms. Walker secured stable housing in Oakland, remained sober, got her driver’s license, became employed, and even bought a car. Her journey reminds us that with the right support, change is always possible

Today on #InternationalLiteracyDay2025, we celebrate the power of reading to open doors and inspire bright futures! Thanks to the support of the Sacramento Literacy Foundation Foundation, students in our summer reading program received books and backpacks to support their learning journey.

LifeSTEPS celebrated the Grand Opening of Estuary I and Linnet Corner in Alameda! 🏘️ We’re honored to partner with the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda to provide case management and supportive services, ensuring residents have the resources they need to thrive. 💙

We’re proud to celebrate a collaboration at Estuary 1. Alongside the LifeSTEPS services residents receive, the Alameda Housing Authority has partnered with Alameda Point Collaborative to bring in-person workforce development and financial counseling directly to the community.

This is the amazing thing about our partnership with @USA Properties—when they see a need, they take action. As the demand for food support continues to grow beyond available resources, USA Properties stepped up with a thoughtful food drive for senior residents at Sage at Folsom.

LifeSTEPS is proud to join a growing coalition that includes disability rights and aging advocates along with leaders in public health, youth justice, anti-trafficking, and homelessness services who are calling on Congress to fully renew 2026 CoC grants. 👉🏼bit.ly/3K5VEYs