Hope. Empowerment. Victory. Read stories of people who have overcome significant barriers through LifeSTEPS.
Changed lives. Resilient communities. The social impact of LifeSTEPS services is immense.
We provide case management, education, and assistance while encouraging self-sufficiency.
Since 1996 LifeSTEPS has helped our most vulnerable individuals and families forge better lives. LifeSTEPS provides comprehensive social services to the residents of affordable housing communities. Low-income families maintain stable housing through our case management, education and emergency assistance services. Children flourish academically and behaviorally through our after school programs. And, seniors maintain their dignity as we help them age-in-place.
At LifeSTEPS, we are there to catch people before they fall deeper into poverty and avoid homelessness by adhering to the highest standard of service possible. Our vision is that every person touched by LifeSTEPS will be empowered with the skills, resources and support to maintain stable housing and break the cycle of poverty.
Twenty Bella Vista children received a late visit from Santa when they were given the handles to their new bicycles the last Friday in December. The children, students in LifeSTEPS After School Program at the property, were thrilled to receive such an unexpected surprise. The gift of new bicycles was especially significant for one family [...]
Read More...Kaycie Simmons has joined LifeSTEPS as our new Program Operations Assistant. Welcome aboard, Kaycie! We’re glad you’re here. Kaycie will be supporting Meredith and the Operations team.
Read More...The Arata Brothers Trust awarded LifeSTEPS with a $5,000 grant to support after school programs in the Sacramento region! We are thrilled to receive this funding…and continue to do outstanding work with Sacramento children!
Read More...RIVERSIDE, CA – January 6, 2012 – In Riverside and Imperial counties, LifeSTEPS provides services at 26 affordable housing communities. These communities are characterized by rental rates that allow very low-income families, seniors and individuals to pay rent that is within their financial means. Within affordable housing communities, access to resident centered supportive services and [...]
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Lauren Medina
Lauren is a Program Coordinator at joined the desert team in July 2010. She currently facilitates the ASP at Oasis Villa, San Remo, Desert Gardens, and Rodeo Village. She is finishing her associate’s degree at Victor Valley College and awaiting acceptance from a four-year university. Lauren is majoring in communication disorders, and aspiring to be a speech pathologist. Her hobbies include studying, reading, hiking, being active outdoors, and spending time with her family and friends.
“My favorite part about my job is my kids allowing me to have a small part in their life. There is always ups and downs when working with children, but at the end of the day when they are learning and enjoying the program it makes the job worthwhile.”
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