activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 9
- Develop and Operate Permanent Supportive Housing Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportDevelops and operates permanent supportive housing facilities, including motel conversions and new constructions, to house over 7,500 individuals and families across California, Georgia, and Tennessee. These facilities provide housing for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, mental health conditions, addiction issues, and veterans, with a 95% retention rate among housed individuals.
- Housing Retention and Stability Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides wraparound services, housing coordination, and retention support to ensure long-term stability, achieving a 95% retention rate among individuals housed through its permanent supportive housing programs.
- Permanent Supportive Housing Development and Management Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportDevelops and operates permanent supportive housing units across California, Georgia, and Tennessee, including through motel conversions and new construction, currently housing over 7,500 individuals and families. The organization manages over 1,000 additional units in development and maintains a 95% retention rate among housed individuals.
- Permanent Supportive Housing Development and Management Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportDevelops and operates permanent supportive housing units for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, mental health conditions, and addiction issues, with over 1,000 units in development and more than 7,500 individuals and families housed across California, Georgia, and Tennessee. Projects include new developments, motel conversions, and rehabilitated units, often combined with comprehensive case management and wraparound services.
- Permanent Supportive Housing Development and Operations Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportDevelops, acquires, and operates permanent supportive housing units across California, Georgia, and Tennessee, with over 7,500 individuals and families housed. The organization utilizes motel conversions, rehabilitations, and new developments to provide long-term housing for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, mental health challenges, and addiction, achieving a 95% retention rate among housed individuals.
- Permanent Supportive Housing Development and Operations Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportDevelops and operates permanent supportive housing units across California, Georgia, and Tennessee, with over 7,500 individuals and families housed. The organization utilizes motel conversions, rehabilitations, and new developments to provide long-term housing, achieving a 95% retention rate among housed individuals.
- Wraparound Support Services for Housing StabilityProvides comprehensive wraparound services including housing coordination, case management, and retention support to promote long-term housing stability for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and mental health conditions, particularly in Sacramento and South Los Angeles.
- Wraparound Support Services for Individuals Experiencing HomelessnessProvides comprehensive wraparound services including housing coordination, case management, and retention support to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and mental health conditions, particularly in Sacramento and South Los Angeles.
- Wraparound and Housing Retention ServicesProvides comprehensive wraparound services, housing coordination, and retention support to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and mental health conditions, particularly in Sacramento, ensuring long-term housing stability.
strategies · 25
how they think
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- Client-Centered and Person-Directed Support Model client_centered_housing_firstEmploys a client-centered, person-directed approach that prioritizes individual autonomy, recognizing people as the best judges of their own goals, and supports self-directed recovery and community integration through tailored services and programming.
- Client-centered, person-directed approach to housing and recovery client_centered_housing_firstEmploys a client-centered and person-centered model that prioritizes individual autonomy, recognizing people as the best judges of their own goals, and supports self-directed recovery through community integration, education, and employment.
- Housing First model with permanent supportive housing Housing FirstProvides permanent supportive housing using the Housing First principle, which asserts that individuals experiencing homelessness are housing-ready immediately, without preconditions, to break cycles of homelessness, hospitalization, and incarceration—especially for those with mental health and addiction challenges.
- Housing First with Comprehensive Supportive Services Housing FirstThe organization utilizes the Housing First model, asserting that all individuals experiencing homelessness are housing-ready. This approach provides permanent supportive housing combined with extensive on-site and scattered-site services, including case management, mental health support, addiction recovery, and life-skills training, to address chronic homelessness and co-occurring conditions, promoting stability and recovery.
- Housing First with Comprehensive Supportive Services Housing FirstThe organization utilizes the Housing First model, asserting that all individuals experiencing homelessness are housing-ready. This approach prioritizes immediate access to permanent supportive housing, combined with comprehensive, individualized, and client-centered services such as case management, mental health support, addiction recovery, and life-skills training, to promote long-term stability and recovery.
- Housing First with Comprehensive Supportive Services Housing FirstThe organization utilizes the Housing First model, asserting that all individuals experiencing homelessness are housing-ready. This approach prioritizes immediate access to permanent supportive housing, combined with comprehensive, individualized, and client-centered services such as case management, mental health support, addiction recovery, and life skills training, to address chronic homelessness and co-occurring conditions.
- Housing First with Supportive Services Housing FirstAdopts the Housing First model, which asserts that all individuals experiencing homelessness are housing-ready, and combines permanent housing with wraparound supportive services such as case management, mental health counseling, and recovery support to promote stability and recovery.
- Inclusive Workforce Development inclusive workforce developmentImplements a workforce development strategy grounded in the belief that everyone who wants to work should have the opportunity, offering comprehensive vocational services to support economic self-sufficiency.
- Inclusive Workforce Development and Community Integration inclusive_workforce_developmentThe organization implements an inclusive workforce development strategy based on the principle that everyone who wants to work should work, offering comprehensive vocational services. This is complemented by a person-centered approach to community integration, supporting members in achieving self-directed goals through activities like employment, education, and volunteering.
- Inclusive Workforce Development and Community Integration inclusive_workforce_developmentThe organization believes that everyone who wants to work should work, offering comprehensive vocational services. This is complemented by a person-centered approach to community integration, supporting members in achieving self-directed goals through activities, classes, employment, education, and volunteering to promote social connectedness and skill-building.
- Inclusive Workforce Development and Community Integration inclusive_workforce_developmentThe organization implements an inclusive workforce development strategy based on the principle that everyone who wants to work should work, offering comprehensive vocational services. This is complemented by person-centered community integration programs that support members in achieving self-directed goals through employment, education, and volunteering, fostering social connectedness and skill-building.
- Inclusive workforce development for social and economic integration inclusive workforce developmentImplements a workforce development strategy grounded in the belief that everyone who wants to work should have the opportunity, offering vocational services to support economic self-sufficiency and social connectedness.
- Integrated On-Site and Scattered-Site Property Management on-site_property_managementThe organization provides both on-site property management with resident managers and scattered-site supportive housing in partnership with external property managers and landlords. This dual approach ensures specialized support for individuals with histories of chronic homelessness while integrating residents into existing communities.
- Integrated On-Site and Scattered-Site Supportive Housing scattered_site_supportive_housingThe organization provides supportive housing through both on-site property management in dedicated facilities and scattered-site placements within existing communities. This dual approach ensures stable housing and integrates individuals into the community, supported by case management and access to benefits, counseling, and recovery services.
- Integrated Scattered-Site and On-Site Supportive Housing scattered_site_supportive_housingThe organization provides supportive housing through both scattered-site placements within existing communities and dedicated on-site property management in its permanent supportive housing projects. This dual approach ensures housing stability and specialized support for individuals with histories of chronic homelessness, integrating them into the community while providing necessary oversight.
- Motel and Underutilized Building Conversion for Rapid Housing Expansion motel_conversionThe organization rapidly expands access to permanent supportive housing by converting blighted motels and underutilized buildings. This strategy leverages private/public partnerships to accelerate development and reduce costs, specifically targeting individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, including veterans and those with mental health or addiction challenges.
- Motel and Underutilized Building Conversion for Rapid Housing Expansion motel_conversionThe organization rapidly expands access to permanent supportive housing by converting blighted motels and underutilized buildings. This strategy leverages private/public partnerships to accelerate development and reduce costs, providing housing solutions for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, particularly those with mental health or addiction challenges.
- Motel and Underutilized Building Conversion for Rapid Supportive Housing motel_conversionThe organization rapidly expands access to permanent supportive housing by converting blighted motels and underutilized buildings. This strategy leverages private/public partnerships to accelerate development, reduce costs, and provide dedicated supportive housing, particularly for individuals with mental health or addiction challenges and heightened health risks.
- On-Site and Comprehensive Supportive Services wraparound_servicesDelivers intensive, on-site supportive services including case management (one full-time case manager per 25 tenants), psychiatric care, life-skills training, benefits access, and housing retention support to ensure long-term housing stability and wellness.
- On-site and wraparound supportive services for housing stability wraparound_servicesCombines stable housing with comprehensive, on-site supportive services—including case management (1:25 staff-to-tenant ratio), mental health counseling, benefits access, and life-skills training—to promote long-term housing retention and wellness for individuals with complex needs.
- Scalable and Integrated Housing Development scalable_housing_solutionsAccelerates access to permanent supportive housing by converting blighted motels and underutilized buildings into housing units through public-private partnerships, and also utilizes scattered-site housing integrated into existing communities to promote normalization and reduce development costs.
- Scattered-site and converted-motel housing models for rapid scale scalable_housing_solutionsExpands access to supportive housing quickly by converting underutilized motels and operating scattered-site units integrated into existing communities, leveraging public-private partnerships to reduce costs and accelerate development.
- Specialized Supportive Housing for Vulnerable Populations supportive_housing_for_veteransProvides targeted supportive housing solutions for high-risk populations, including veterans and individuals with chronic homelessness, mental health, and addiction challenges, through dedicated housing and compassionate, tailored services.
- Specialized on-site property and case management operations on-site_property_managementEnsures housing stability through dedicated on-site property management with resident managers and full-time case managers embedded in supportive housing developments, specifically tailored for individuals with chronic homelessness and behavioral health needs.
- Supportive housing tailored for veterans supportive_housing_for_veteransProvides permanent supportive housing exclusively for veterans experiencing homelessness, combined with compassionate services to address their unique needs.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Community Integration
Programs designed to support members in finding a meaningful role within their community, such as employment, school, or volunteering, using a person-centered approach.
Heroes Landing
Supportive housing development in Santa Ana, CA exclusively for veterans, developed in partnership with Jamboree Housing Corporation, offering 76 units including on-site supportive services.
Motel Conversion Program
Converts blighted motels and under-utilized office buildings into permanent supportive housing units, often through private/public partnerships, to create housing faster and more cost-effectively.
Motel Conversion Projects
Converts blighted motels into permanent supportive housing through private/public partnerships, enabling faster and more cost-effective development of housing units.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Provides long-term housing combined with supportive services using the Housing First model for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and serious mental health conditions.
Step Up on Second
Step Up’s first supportive housing development, opened in 1994 in Santa Monica, CA, providing 36 units of single-room occupancy housing for individuals with mental health conditions and homelessness.
Supportive Services
Offers member-driven support groups, wellness activities (yoga, gardening, cooking), and classes in art, computer basics, and money management to promote social connectedness and life skills.
Workforce Development
Provides pre-vocational training, resume building, job placement, job coaching, and peer support training to help individuals achieve employment goals.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- 211 Partner — Refers clients to Step Up’s City Motel Program in Sacramento County.
- Cesar Chavez Foundation Partner — Partnered with Step Up to develop Plaza Ortiz, providing 53 units of affordable and supportive housing.
- County of Riverside Partner — Receives referrals for housing through the County of Riverside Coordinated Entry System, Home Connect program
- Foundation and Corporate Partners Partner — Collaborates with foundation and corporate partners to support housing and services.
- Jamboree Housing Corporation Partner — Co-developed Heroes Landing, a supportive housing facility for veterans in Santa Ana, CA.
- Property managers and landlords in the Inland Empire Partner — Collaborates with property managers and landlords to provide scattered-site housing units for individuals experiencing homelessness.
- San Bernardino County Partner — Refers individuals to Step Up’s supportive housing programs through County offices and 211.
- Step Up America Network — Related organization in the Step Up network
- Susan Dempsay Partner — Founded Step Up in 1984 after seeking mental health services for a loved one and finding none available.
- private co-developers Partner — Collaborates with private co-developers in acquiring, owning, and rehabilitating motel conversion projects.